East Asian ban a misunderstanding' says gay club

Rude Boyz says it opposes racism and welcomes East Asian club-goers

"Following protests over the exclusion of East Asian men from the London gay club Rude Boyz' the management has advised us that these exclusions were a result of a misunderstanding and that there was never a race-based ban'" said Brett Lock of the LGBT human rights group OutRage!

"Rude Boyz have apologised for any offence caused to the East Asian gay community and assured us that they oppose racism and do not discriminate on the grounds of race.

"According to Rude Boyz' there was fight at the club caused by 12 East Asian men. For the safety and protection of other club-goers' the management ordered door staff to refuse entry to the 12 men involved. The club says its bouncers misunderstood this instruction and banned all men of East Asian heritage.

"Following protests by several East Asian men who were turned away' Rude Boyz has made it clear there was never any blanket ban and have now instructed its door staff accordingly. East Asian men will be welcomed at the club' as before' says the management.

"We are satisfied that Rude Boyz did not intend to discriminate against East Asian men' and we are delighted the club has reaffirmed its commitment to non-discrimination'" said Mr Lock.

Further information: Brett Lock' OutRage! 0770 843 5917