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The committee’s inquiry into child protection in sport was launched in the wake of allegations of historical child sexual abuse in football.

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canada goose clearance sale A spokesman for the SYFA said: “Whilst we have not yet received a copy of the report, the thousands of volunteers and the staff of canada goose jacket outlet store the SYFA place the safety of Scotland’s youth footballers at the heart of everything we do. canada goose clearance sale

“We are one of the country’s largest users of PVG checks and register thousands of new canada goose outlet in new york officials every year. We have tightened our procedures in recent months and are amongst the very best performing youth sports bodies in the country when it comes to ensuring Disclosure Scotland checks are carried out in a timely fashion.

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Aileen Campbell, Minister for Sport, said: “We all share the committee’s desire to ensure that all children are protected and I welcome this report, and we will consider the findings carefully.

“The Scottish Government canada goose outlet uk fake works closely with a range of public and third sector partners to ensure the most appropriate checks are in place to minimise the risks of harm to our young people and ministers recently met with governing bodies of sport to ensure all measures were being taken to safeguard young people in sport.

“The Deputy First Minister announced a review of the PVG scheme last year which will review all aspects of the scheme. The review will lead to a formal consultation and we will take forward any legislation necessary to ensure the PVG scheme retains its essential purpose of safeguarding.”.