Following the Government’s “Protections of Freedoms” Bill announcement British Judo wish to advise that at this stage our procedures remain unchanged with regards to CRB checks.

British Judo’s current policy is to carry out CRB checks on volunteers who have positions which involve intensive or extensive contact with children, which allows them to a build a relationship with those children, and those whose role has supervisory function over children.

This is aligned with the Bill, which states that that CRB checks will only apply to those who have the most close and regular contact with children or vulnerable adults.  

British Judo believe that CRB checks are just one piece of the safeguarding puzzle and that clubs that exercise good overall safeguarding policies and procedures will be safe places for children and participants.

When detailed guidance for the Sport Sector is released British Judo will review its policy and procedures and advise clubs accordingly.

If you have any queries regarding CRB checking in your Club please contact the Safeguarding/CRB Team at BJA Head Office.