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Cricket Scotland concludes first four cases arising from racism report

Cricket Scotland has concluded investigations into the first four cases which arose from the independent report into institutional racism.

The independent report into institutional racism that Cricket Scotland initiated has concluded with four cases to answer.
The governing body has agreed 18 action points arising from the four referrals, which were conducted by an independent panel made up of lawyers and representatives from the Sporting Equals race discrimination support service.
They will be listed in an action plan which Cricket Scotland will soon publish but examples of lessons include updating the disciplinary code of conduct; establishing training on bullying, harassment and understanding of terminology; establishing whistleblowing procedures and a secure digital library of complaints, codes, disciplinary investigations and action.
Cricket Scotland stated that the independent investigating team did not deem the four cases to require referral to a Conduct In Sport Panel hearing.
A statement added: "Reasons included there being a lack of, or no, sufficient evidence to proceed further and/or other significant extenuating circumstances."
Recently-appointed Cricket Scotland chief executive Pete Fitzboydon said: "This is an important moment in the referrals process, and I'm pleased that Cricket Scotland is now able to conclude the first cases that have been handed to us for a final decision.
"The four cases highlighted issues within each that demonstrate that certain Cricket Scotland processes were lacking, and I am pleased that the learnings from these four cases are already being acted upon.
"These conclusions have allowed us to see an independent process in action that is working well, providing thorough investigation with a positive focus on improving the way the sport is run.
"The cases have been handled appropriately and sensitively, with those involved being adequately consulted and supported on both sides.
"It is important to note that this is just the beginning of the part of the process where cases are handed to Cricket Scotland for analysis."
A further 49 referrals remain with the investigating team, with 16 of those cases approaching conclusion.
Sportscotland has oversight of the process and its chief executive, Forbes Dunlop, described the update as an "important milestone".
He added: "It is vital that continued progress is made in the ongoing independent investigations process relating to racism within Scottish cricket.
"Cricket Scotland has expressed a commitment to learn from the referrals process and has said it will take on board all recommendations and learnings from these cases.
"That is an important step forward and as the national agency for sport we will continue to provide Cricket Scotland with our full support as it continues to address the past and build for the future."
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