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Abuse complaints process to be replaced after victims' criticism
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- Correspondent Published1 hour ago British Gymnastics says it will replace the independent complaints process set up after widespread concerns over the treatment of gymnasts, following criticism from victims of abuse.
- It heard from gymnasts made to train on broken bones and others who spoke of a culture of fear.
- Alongside these civil cases, British Gymnastics appointed dispute service Sports Resolutions to run an independent complaints process (ICP).
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Correspondent Published1 hour ago British Gymnastics says it will replace the independent complaints process set up after widespread concerns over the treatment of gymnasts, following criticism from victims of abuse.
An independent report into practices across British gymnastics in June 2022 described systemic physical and emotional abuse in the sport and found gymnast wellbeing and welfare had "not been at the centre of British Gymnastics' culture".
It heard from gymnasts made to train on broken bones and others who spoke of a culture of fear. Since then, several gymnasts have taken legal action against the governing body.
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