Kick It Out chairman Lord Herman Ouseley on John Terry
England and Chelsea captain John Terry faces a charge of using racist language over alleged comments made to fellow footballer Anton Ferdinand.
Lord Herman Ouseley is the chairman of Kick It Out, football's equality and inclusion campaign.
He told the BBC he was surprised at the news.
Lord Ouseley said it was important the authorities made it clear racism and other offensive behaviour would not be tolerated.