{"subTitle":"Guidance for Commissioners and Lead Volunteers","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"","link":null,"colour":"#ca1a10","title":"This page is under construction","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPlease go to\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/recruiting-and-managing-volunteers/suspensions/suspensions-process-for-commissioners/\u0022\u003ESuspensions process for Commissioners\u00A0\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003Eif you\u0027re looking for information about the current suspensions process.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ca1a10","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"Find out what group I\u0027m in","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPlease note that this page refers to two different groups, please select the group you\u0027re in. This reflects recent changes to our Volunteer Experience. If you\u0027re not sure which group you\u0027re in, please ask your local Transformation Lead or check out our list (link to explanation page - to be created).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"scouts.org.uk","id":null,"url":"/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#0061ce","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EIntroduction\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\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 the organisation and all the individuals concerned.\u00A0\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, Nations and at Headquarters. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELead Volunteers should read this guidance in conjunction with POR Chapter 16 [LINK], where the suspensions process is explained. \u00A0\u00A0\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 0845 300 1818 or \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Esafeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u202F\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll suspensions should be recorded at scouts.org.uk. You\u2019ll find more information on how to do this at the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/volunteer-experience/digital-tool-guides/suspensions/\u0022 title=\u0022Digital tool guide: Suspensions\u0022\u003EDigital tool guide: Suspensions\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Early Adopters Counties"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAs part of your Commissioner\u0027s role in Scouts, 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.\u00A0\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.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECommissioners should read this guidance in conjunction with\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022\u003EPOR Chapter 16\u003C/a\u003E, where the suspensions process is explained. \u00A0 \u00A0\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\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Esafeguarding@scouts.org.uk.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"All other Counties"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ESuspensions purpose\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120651033 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW120651033 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW120651033 BCX0\u0022\u003ESuspending a volunteer is a neutral act and is intended to protect the organisation and all the individuals concerned.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120651033 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW120651033 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW120651033 BCX0\u0022\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/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Early Adopter Counties"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\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.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"All other Counties"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EThe reasons for suspensions\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou\u2019ll find a detailed list of reasons for suspending a volunteer in \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/#16.4\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#16.4\u0022\u003EPOR Rule 16.4\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022normaltextrun\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\u0022{\u0026quot;ObjectId\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;ff6253bc-209a-40d7-bea6-0b107c9d7142|163\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ClassId\u0026quot;:1073872969,\u0026quot;Properties\u0026quot;:[469775450,\u0026quot;normaltextrun\u0026quot;,201340122,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,134233614,\u0026quot;true\u0026quot;,469778129,\u0026quot;normaltextrun\u0026quot;,335572020,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469778324,\u0026quot;Default Paragraph Font\u0026quot;]}\u0022\u003EIf the reason for suspension is related to a safeguarding concern, the headquarters Safeguarding Team are there to support you throughout this process. You can contact them on\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022normaltextrun\u0022\u003E 0845 300 1818 \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022normaltextrun\u0022\u003Eor \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW40677751 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022normaltextrun\u0022\u003Esafeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Early Adopter Counties"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou\u2019ll find a detailed list of reasons for suspending a volunteer in\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/#16.4\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#16.4\u0022\u003EPOR Rule 16.4\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the reason for suspension is related to a safeguarding concern, the headquarters Safeguarding Team are there to support you throughout the process. You can contact them on \u002B44(0)20 8433 7164 or\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Esafeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"All other Counties"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWho\u0027s involved in the suspensions process\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003EAt least 2 Lead Volunteers need to be involved in the suspensions process. The first Lead Volunteer recommends the suspension, and the next Lead Volunteer approves it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003EFor example, if the District Lead Volunteer is the recommender, then the County Lead Volunteer is the approver.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003EGroup Lead Volunteers can\u2019t recommend a suspension. 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Read about \u003C/span\u003E\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 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003ESuspensions Lead accreditation\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E to understand who can take on that task.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe suspended volunteer can also have an independent Scouts volunteer to act as liaison person. Read the section \u201C\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Suspending the volunteer\u0022\u003ESuspending the volunteer\u003C/a\u003E\u201D\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;to find out more information about the liaison person.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022normaltextrun\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\u0022{\u0026quot;ObjectId\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;ff6253bc-209a-40d7-bea6-0b107c9d7142|163\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ClassId\u0026quot;:1073872969,\u0026quot;Properties\u0026quot;:[469775450,\u0026quot;normaltextrun\u0026quot;,201340122,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,134233614,\u0026quot;true\u0026quot;,469778129,\u0026quot;normaltextrun\u0026quot;,335572020,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469778324,\u0026quot;Default Paragraph Font\u0026quot;]}\u0022\u003EIf the reason for suspension is related to a safeguarding concern, the headquarters Safeguarding Team are there to support you throughout this process. You can contact them on\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022normaltextrun\u0022\u003E 0845 300 1818 \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022normaltextrun\u0022\u003Eor \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022normaltextrun\u0022\u003Esafeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140997828 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022eop\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\u0022{\u0026quot;ObjectId\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;ff6253bc-209a-40d7-bea6-0b107c9d7142|164\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ClassId\u0026quot;:1073872969,\u0026quot;Properties\u0026quot;:[469775450,\u0026quot;eop\u0026quot;,201340122,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,134233614,\u0026quot;true\u0026quot;,469778129,\u0026quot;eop\u0026quot;,335572020,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469778324,\u0026quot;Default Paragraph Font\u0026quot;]}\u0022\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Early Adopter Counties"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAt least 2 Commissioners need to be involved in the suspensions process. The first Commissioner suspends the volunteer, and the next Commissioner authorises the suspension. For example, if the District Commissioner is the suspending Commissioner, then the County Commissioner is the authorising Commissioner.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you are considering a suspension, it is important that you discuss this with the Commissioner authorising the suspension first.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe suspending commissioner agrees the suspension outcome with the Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC), and the authorising Commissioner approves the outcome. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe suspended volunteer can also have an independent Scouts volunteer to act as liaison person. 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