{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EIntroduction\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EAs part of your role as a Lead Volunteer, it may be necessary to suspend a volunteer\u2019s involvement for a period of time. Suspending a volunteer is a neutral act and is intended to protect Scouting and all the individuals concerned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESuspensions apply to the volunteer\u2019s entire membership. This means suspended volunteers aren\u2019t allowed in any Scout meetings, events and premises until the suspension is lifted. This also means the volunteer is suspended from all roles they might have, including across Groups, Districts, Counties/Areas/Regions (Scotland) and at Headquarters.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELead Volunteer should read this guidance in conjunction with \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022\u003EPOR Chapter 16\u003C/a\u003E, where the suspensions process is explained. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have a Safeguarding concern related to a volunteer, please follow the yellow card and contact the HQ Safeguarding team. The team will be able to support you. You can contact them on \u002B44(0)20 8433 7164 or \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Esafeguarding@scouts.org.uk.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003ESuspensions purpose\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ESuspending a volunteer is a neutral act and is intended to protect the movement and all the individuals concerned.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt allows time and space for any necessary investigation or enquiry to take place, in as fair and objective manner as possible. It prevents situations that could give rise to further concerns or allegations and could potentially cause further compromise.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EThe reasons for suspensions\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EYou\u2019ll find a detailed list of reasons for suspending a volunteer in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022\u003EPOR Rule 16.7\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the reason for suspension is related to a safeguarding concern, follow the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/\u0022 title=\u0022Suspensions for safeguarding reasons\u0022\u003ESuspensions for safeguarding reasons guidance\u003C/a\u003E. The UK HQ Safeguarding Team are there to support you throughout the process.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EWho\u2019s involved in the suspensions process\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW68355334 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW68355334 BCX0\u0022\u003EAt least 2 Lead Volunteers (except Group Lead Volunteers) need to be involved in the suspensions process. The first Lead Volunteer (Suspending Authority) suspends the volunteer, and the next Lead Volunteer (Approver) \u201Cone level up\u201D approves the suspension. For example, if the District Lead Volunteer is the Suspending Authority, then the County Lead Volunteer will be the Approver.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW68355334 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW68355334 BCX0\u0022\u003ELead Volunteers can share this task with a volunteer with a Suspension Lead accreditation. To find out who can have this accreditation and what learning needs to be completed, read the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/how-teams-share-tasks/accreditations/leadership-team-accreditations/\u0022 title=\u0022Leadership Team Accreditations\u0022\u003ELeadership Team Accreditations\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW68355334 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW68355334 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe suspended volunteer can also have an independent Scouts volunteer to act as liaison person. 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