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SGA blogs provide thought-provoking commentary on topical stories in sports governance, developments in the legal, regulatory and business environments, and opinions from our network of experts and collaborators.

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    Governance reforms at the WRU

    Date: 18th Apr 2023

    Emily Ford, Policy Adviser at The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, looks at the the board changes recently voted through at the Welsh Rugby Union.

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    Governance in profile - Kevin Carpenter

    Date: 11th Apr 2023

    Kevin Carpenter, sports lawyer, Head of Integrity at the International Table Tennis Federation and INED (chair) at Sports Officials UK, gives us an insight into his route into the governance profession and the sports sector.

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    Realising the power of People Planning

    Date: 30th Mar 2023

    Kristen Natale, Head of Volunteering at Sport England shares her thoughts on the new requirement on people planning in the revised Code for Sports Governance released by Sport England and UK Sport in December 2021.

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    The Whyte Review - A catalyst for lasting improvements across sport

    Date: 27th Jan 2023

    Nicola Dean from the Ann Craft Trust gives the ACT's reaction to Sport England and UK Sport's policy response to the Whyte Review.

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    Safeguarding & Leadership Seminar

    Date: 16th Dec 2022

    A key responsibility for organisations at any level – perhaps the key responsibility – is the provision of a safe environment for everyone to enjoy sport.

    On 10 January 2023, Sport Resolutions are hosting a seminar on safeguarding leadership aimed at those in board or leadership roles, safeguarding leads and legal professionals involved in safeguarding proceedings. The seminar features former footballer Paul Stewart, a survivor of physical and sexual abuse, and barrister Jennie Smith, founder of Safeguarding Today.

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