{"number":"3.7","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E3.7.1 About suspension\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3.7.1.1 Suspension of membership\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EScouts is a membership organisation and therefore has the right to suspend membership.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the rare occasions when suspension of membership is necessary, the appropriate mandatory process described in POR 3.7 must be followed in order to ensure appropriate and fair decisions are made, and that such decisions are not taken lightly.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3.7.1.2 Purpose of suspension\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESuspension is not a disciplinary sanction or an indication of guilt.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESuspension ensures that no situation may arise that may cause further concern.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESuspension also allows a period where further information may be received and, if appropriate, the statutory agencies, such as the police or social services, can carry out their duties.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3.7.1.3 Suspension of a youth member\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESuspension of a Squirrel, Beaver, Cub, Scout or Explorer (including a Young Leader) may be appropriate where:\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethere has been an allegation of their involvement in a serious criminal offence\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ewhere information is held in respect of their involvement in a serious criminal offence\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethere has been an allegation of behaviour that puts young people or adults at serious risk of harm.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Einformation is received that questions the suitability of a young person to be a young leader or young helper\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere a Young Leader is suspended from their Young Leader role, careful consideration must also be given as to whether the suspension also applies to them being an Explorer.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere there are safeguarding concerns raised from any of these stated reasons, these must be reported to the UK Headquarters Safeguarding Team in line with POR 2a.7.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3.7.1.4 Possible outcomes following a period of suspension of a person under 18\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe outcome following a period of suspension is one of:\u00A0\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ereinstatement\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ereinstatement with conditions\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eending the young 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Headquarters.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn case of issues regarding the criminal record check (Scouts PVG disclosure) for a young leader or young helper in Scotland, the authority to suspend rests with the UK Headquarters Safeguarding Team.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3.7.2.2 Statutory authority involvement\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhere a statutory authority is involved, advice must be sought from that body through the UK Headquarters Safeguarding Team.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3.7.2.3 Conditions during suspension\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhere a young person\u2019s membership has been suspended, the young person must not:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eparticipate in any activity connected with Scouts\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ewear the uniform or 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