This practical guide is designed to help sport national governing bodies (NGBs) understand their legal rights and responsibilities and best practice when a criminal record of an existing member of a governing body comes to light.
It explains how to make safe, fair and responsible decisions based on a full understanding and assessment of risks involved. It's aimed at sport NGBs and is based on the law as it stands in England and Wales.
You can download the publication on the Nacro website: National Governing Bodies of Sport: Making safe and fair decisions about membership for people with convictions
This was produced by Nacro’s Employer Advice Service working with NSPCC Sport, under our previous name, the CPSU.
What's covered
- what the law says
- what to do if a criminal record comes to light - spent and unspent
- gathering relevant information
- assessing the risks involved
- reviewing policies and procedures
Further information
Download
Download National Governing Bodies of Sport: Making safe and fair decisions about membership for people with convictions guidance from the Nacro website.
About Nacro
Nacro is a social justice charity that houses and supports vulnerable people and offers education and skills for young people outside of mainstream schooling.
They help people in custody and the community to reintegrate into society by supporting people to overcome barriers presented by their criminal records and to move on from previous mistakes.
Find out more on Nacro's website.