Police are investigating new sexual abuse allegations against a former cricket coach. The sport was excluded from investigations of a statutory inquiry, despite efforts from Mandate Now, a campaign group.
Police investigating new sexual abuse allegations against former cricket coach | Sport was excluded from investigations of the statutory inquiry despite Mandate Now's representations to Theresa May shortly before the appointment of its third Chair. https://t.co/lwQ1tbs9sY
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In a shocking turn of events, new sexual abuse allegations have emerged against a former cricket coach. The police are currently investigating the allegations, which have sent shockwaves through the sporting community.
The news comes as a surprise, as sport was excluded from previous investigations into sexual abuse, despite calls from advocacy group Mandate Now. The group had made representations to former Prime Minister Theresa May, urging her to include sport in the statutory inquiry. Unfortunately, their pleas fell on deaf ears, and sport was left out of the investigation.
Mandate Now, a prominent advocate for the rights of abuse victims, had been pushing for greater accountability and transparency in the sporting world. They argue that the exclusion of sport from the inquiry allowed a culture of abuse to flourish unchecked.
The allegations against the former cricket coach highlight the urgent need for a thorough investigation into sexual abuse within sport. It is essential that the authorities take these allegations seriously and ensure that justice is served. The victims deserve nothing less.
As the police delve into these new allegations, it is hoped that the truth will come to light, and appropriate action will be taken against those responsible. It is also crucial that lessons are learned from this case and that steps are taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The sporting community must come together to eradicate the culture of abuse and protect the welfare of its athletes. Only through transparency, accountability, and a commitment to change can the trust in sport be restored..