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Robertson calls for 'bureaucracy bonfire'
A "bonfire of costly bureaucracy", which aims to remove barriers that prevent people participating in sport, has been announced by sports minister Hugh Robertson.
The Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR) has been asked to conduct a review of the regulations and legislation affecting sports clubs, which is due to be completed by the end of the year. Among the issues to be explored as part of the review is whether the new vetting and barring system will discourage more volunteers from helping with youth team sport.
The review will look into the current system that requires teachers to have a second Criminal Records Bureau check if they want to work with young people outside school. Efforts to make improvements to facilities and playing fields easier and quicker and the issue of water rates for sports clubs will also be examined by the CCPR.
Robertson said: "Against the challenging economic backdrop, I want to start a bonfire of costly bureaucracy in sport. We need to remove as many barriers as possible that stop people getting involved or threaten the existence of community sports clubs. "We also need to ensure potential volunteers for youth sport aren't put off by a mountain of paperwork. My main priority is to extend the opportunities through sport to the maximum number of people and that's what this review is all about."
CCPR chief executive Tim Lamb added: "There's an urgent need to lift the burden of bureaucracy from clubs and volunteers. Red tape is preventing people from getting the opportunities they want in sport and taking up too much valuable volunteer time."
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