{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW23898921 BCX0\u0022\u003EDecide the outcome\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf the volunteer was suspended due to overdue learning or no valid \u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW267758530 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW267758530 BCX0\u0022\u003Ecriminal record chec\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW267758530 BCX0\u0022\u003Ek application \u003C/span\u003E(and they have a full role), they will be automatically reinstated when they complete their learning or submit a \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW267758530 BCX0\u0022\u003Ecriminal record chec\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW267758530 BCX0\u0022\u003Ek application\u003C/span\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003EFor all other reasons, the Suspending Authority\u0026nbsp;(consulting with the suspended volunteer\u2019s Team Leader or Lead Volunteer as appropriate) decide the suspension\u2019s outcome:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003EReinstate the role or roles;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003EEnd the role or roles.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe Approver\u2019s decision is final in all circumstances, including where there\u2019s no unanimous recommendation or the Approver\u0026nbsp;disagrees with the recommendation. There\u2019s no right to appeal against this process.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003EIn certain circumstances, Scouts headquarters is permitted to directly end the suspension by excluding the volunteer if they\u2019re unsuitable to participate in Scouts. This exclusion will automatically cancel the volunteer\u2019s membership. In this case, the Team Leader or Lead Volunteer will be informed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou\u2019ll find more information on suspension outcomes in \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022\u003EPOR Rule 16.7\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf the suspended volunteer has roles in multiple Districts, Counties, Areas or Regions (Scotland) and the outcome is to end a role, the roles in other Districts, Counties, Areas or Regions (Scotland) won\u2019t necessarily be affected by this outcome.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW233621338 BCX0\u0022\u003EAll Districts, Counties, Areas and Regions (Scotland) in which the suspended volunteer has a role must consider carefully whether that volunteer can continue with that role. This will require discussion between people so that the relevant facts are taken properly into account.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW39679619 BCX0\u0022\u003ERecord the outcome\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245314501 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245314501 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe Suspending Authority\u0026nbsp;must record the outcome of the suspension on scouts.org.uk. The Approver will then approve the outcome, and the suspension ends.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245314501 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245314501 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou\u2019ll find more information on how to do this at the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/volunteer-experience/digital-tool-guides/suspensions/\u0022 title=\u0022Suspensions\u0022\u003ESuspensions Digital Tool Guide\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245314501 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245314501 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf the outcome of a suspension is to end the role, by selecting this option on scouts.org.uk you\u2019ll only be recording the suspension\u2019s outcome. This means the process of ending the volunteer\u2019s role will be done separately.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW110562378 BCX0\u0022\u003EInform the outcome to the volunteer\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Suspending Authority must make sure the outcome is informed to the volunteer in writing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the outcome is to reinstate the volunteer, use the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/e3vbkxtc/2024-10-example-return-from-suspension-email.docx\u0022 title=\u00222024 10 Example Return From Suspension Email\u0022\u003Ereturn from suspension email template\u003C/a\u003E. You can also meet with the volunteer to provide an opportunity to debrief the experience from their perspective.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou should also inform the outcome to the liaison person, if there is one.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32309648 BCX0\u0022\u003EInform the outcome to other relevant volunteers\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW26173698 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW26173698 BCX0\u0022\u003ETogether with the volunteer\u2019s Team Leader or Lead Volunteer, you should consider if informing other volunteers of the suspension outcome is needed and appropriate.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW26173698 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW26173698 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf this is the case, consider what\u2019s the best way to do this. 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