British Gymnastics will replace its independent complaints process following criticism from abuse victims who described it as flawed and re-traumatising. Concerns include systemic abuse, fear culture, and inadequate accountability for coaches.
Chinei Ward feels "very defeated" after battling complications from her gastric bypass surgery and a lengthy complaints process that still has no end in sight.
With a fast-expanding membership and electoral gains in sight, the Israel–Palestine debate is testing party unityA Green party member for more than 30 years, Elise Benjamin admits to bittersweet feelings even as fellow activists anticipate a historic breakthrough in next week’s elections.Benjamin was involved in drawing up the party’s guidance on antisemitism, which she describes as comprehensive. But the former Green councillor in Oxford now wonders whether further guidance is needed: “Now that we have such a large membership, I think there needs to be an urgent review of how to make our complaints process fit for purpose.” Continue reading...
