12 further emails to Yorkshire County Cricket Club whistleblowing hotline

It bring the total number of contacts since it was set up two weeks ago to 48

Author: Karen LiuPublished 29th Nov 2021

Yorkshire County Cricket Club say they received a further 12 emails to their whistleblowing hotline last week.

It was set up in response to allegations of racism made by former player Azeem Rafiq.

It bring the total number of contacts to the hotline since it was set up two weeks ago to 48.

Mohinderpal Sethi QC of Littleton Chambers has been appointed to lead the independent investigation process to consider complaints that are lodged through the hotline, and all communications received are reviewed by Mr Sethi’s team which communicates directly with those who have made contact.

More information about the hotline may be accessed here: https://yorkshireccc.com/whistleblower.

Anyone wishing to lodge a formal complaint about any form of discrimination that they have suffered as a result of any act or omission of the Club can do so using a dedicated email address: Yorkshireccc@whistleblowerhotline.co.uk

Professor The Lord Patel of Bradford OBE, Chair of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, said:

“It is essential that those who have experienced or witnessed discrimination are able to come forward to share their experiences. I thank all of those who have contacted the hotline so far, and urge anyone with concerns to come forward.”

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