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11.3. The decision of the Disciplinary Panel may be communicated to the
Respondent orally at any oral Hearing, but must, in any event, be
communicated in writing within a reasonable time of the decision being
made.
11.4. If a right of appeal exists from the decision, the written decision must set
out how that right can be exercised.
12. MATTERS INVOLVING YOUNG PERSONS OR ADULTS AT RISK
12.1. Where a disciplinary matter involves a Young Person and/or Adult at Risk of
Harm, the Club, the Disciplinary Panel must be mindful of the needs of the
person in question and take these into account when deciding:
12.1.1. The format of proceedings;
12.1.2. Whether any action is taken against such a Young Person or an Adult
at Risk of Harm;
12.1.3. Whether any provisions in these Regulations should be varied.
12.2. The Disciplinary Panel should inform the Club Welfare Officer or, in their
absence, the County Welfare Officer or the England Golf Safeguarding team
of the circumstances surrounding the Young Person and/or the Adult at Risk
of Harm before taking any action under these Regulations.
12.3. Written permission should be obtained from any parent / carer of a Young
Person or Adult at Risk of Harm where such person is asked to provide
evidence and / or attend a hearing. Where a Young Person or Adult at Risk
of Harm is asked to attend a hearing, they shall be afforded the opportunity
to do so accompanied by any parent / carer and the Disciplinary Panel shall
make sure that the Young Person or Adult at Risk of Harm fully understands
the process taking place.
12.4. For the avoidance of doubt, the refusal of the parent, Young Person or Adult
at Risk of Harm to co-operate shall not preclude Club from taking disciplinary
action against the Young Person or Adult at Risk of Harm.