The potential of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill for children's sport

Abstract

Currently making its way through Parliament is the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill, a new piece of legislation designed to fill some of the loopholes discovered following the conviction of Ian Huntley in 2003 for the murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. As it stands the provisions of the Bill have the potential to have a considerable effect on many people, (whether paid or volunteers) coming into contact with children taking part in sport at a local level.

Keywords

• Fingerprints and DNA Retention
• Monitoring
• Regulated Activity and Provider
• Independent Barring Board
• Vulnerable Groups