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Accepted
It will never be possible to ensure that sport is one hundred percent safe.
Recommendation
It will never be possible to ensure that sport is one hundred percent safe. It should, however, be expected that participants are aware of the risks involved and that there is a precautionary approach to risk management. The Government cannot avoid taking a proactive role in ensuring that this occurs. (Paragraph 83) 34 Concussion in sport
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendations to ensure sport is as safe as possible and commits to providing updates on progress with its concussion in sport initiatives through its Government Sport Strategy annual report.
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government agrees with these recommendations. The actions set out in this report demonstrate the level of ambition held by this Government to ensure sport is as safe as possible for all participants. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport intends to provide updates on progress with its concussion in sport initiatives through its Government Sport Strategy annual report.
Source
Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Inquiry
Concussion in sport
Report
Third Report - Concussion in sport
22 Jul 2021
HC 46
Addressee Bodies
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.0 yrs
Report published
22 Jul 2021