Lancashire League Handbook 2025

LCL Handbook 2025 259 31 Relevant Cricket Organisations, appears in Appendix 5. The privacy notice should be provided to each person whose personal data is obtained, either at the point that their data is obtainedor, if the personaldata isnotobtaineddirectly from the individual,within a reasonable period (e.g. when the relevant Participant is notified of any allegation made against them). 17. Children, Adults at Risk and Reasonable Adjustments 17.1. When handling proceedings involving an under-18 or an adult at risk who is a witness, alleged victim or alleged offender, the processes that are followed must pay due consideration to safeguarding and welfare issues and associated data protection laws. Full guidance from the ECB on disciplinary proceedings that involve under-18s or adults at risk can be found on the ECB’s website: https://www.ecb.co.uk/about/policies/safeguarding/kit-bag-resources . 17.2. Reasonableadjustmentsshouldbemade foranyonewithadisability.Whilst the reasonable adjustments that may be required will differ depending on the nature of the disability, we have set out below some examples of the ways in which a person’s disability may affect the application of these Regulations and practical steps that can be taken to assist when such issues arise: (a) Officials should be educated on the ways in which a person’s disability may affect the application of these Regulations. By way of example, people with certain disabilities may have different coping mechanisms and reactions to certain situations - a player with a learning disability may respond to being called out with profanity which would constitute an offence under these Regulations. (b) Wherever possible, correspondence and documents should be sent to a person with a disability in a manner which will assist their understanding of the relevant document. This might be in an easy read format, be assisted by sign language or in braille. For example, companies such as Ace Anglia and Language Wire can provide easy read translation services, while companies such as Word360 and Sign Together UK can provide braille and British Sign Language services respectively. (c) The Disciplinary Panel and/or Appeal Panel should be educated on the ways in which a person’s disability may affect their participation in the disciplinary process and consider: (i) Whether to allow a person with learning disabilities more time to respond to any written documents submitted in the proceedings. (ii) The use of a sign language interpreter in cases involving people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. (iii) The use of appropriate technology in virtual hearings. By way of example, Google Meet is generally considered to be more accessible than Microsoft Teams or Zoom for people with learning disabilities. (iv) Whether it is necessary to provide an individual with a learning disability with more detail around the intended process for the hearing at the start of the hearing. (v) Whether to involve a coach or a representative of the player’s team (with the player’s consent) in the disciplinary process for a case involving a person with learning disabilities to provide them with support and assist their understanding of the process. (vi) Whether any hearing venue is accessible for a person with a physical disability. (vii) Whether to allow a reasonable adjournment of the hearing in respect of a person with a mental disability who claims that they are unable to attend a hearing on health grounds. Consideration should be given to whether requesting medical evidence is necessary/appropriate.