Sportscotland’s independent review of racism in Scottish cricket began in January; The confidential survey will help the review team understand the experiences and shape a high-level report on what is needed to address racial disparities and discrimination.
Sportscotland’s independent review of racism in Scottish cricket began in January
An anonymous consultation survey was launched as part of the independent review into racism within Scottish cricket.
In January, Sportscotland announced that Plan4Sport’s equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) experts would conduct a review after Majid Haq, the country’s leading all-time wicket-taker, in an exclusive interview with Sky sports news – claimed that Cricket Scotland is “institutionally racist”.
This confidential survey will give more people the opportunity to contribute to the review and will only be reviewed by the Plan4Sport team.
It will help the review team understand people’s experiences and shape a high-level report on anything that needs to change to address racism, inequalities and discrimination.
The survey is part of a larger consultation exercise currently being carried out by Plan4Sport. It will be available in Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati and Gaelic, as well as in hard copy and alternative formats.
“This survey will give anyone involved with cricket in Scotland the opportunity to share their views and experiences on racism, inequalities and discrimination,” Louise Tideswell, Plan4Sport the CEO said.
“Also the solutions needed to move the game forward and shape an inclusive, diverse and welcoming sport for all in the future. Your input is vital to this work and to the future of the sport.”
All survey information will be collected anonymously and the review team will ensure that individuals are not identifiable in any way. No names or contact details are requested anywhere in the survey.
“We are clear that there is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in sport, or in society at large,” said Scottish Sports Minister Maree Todd.
“I hope that the anonymous nature of this survey will encourage more people who have experienced racism, inequities or discrimination to participate in this review so that we can better address issues and help eradicate racism.”
