Safeguarding in sport • Online safety • Research, policy & practice • Creating safer, more inclusive environments.
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Michelle Murray retweeted
🗣️ “No GAA club in the country will function if women stand down,"
Political reaction is growing following Dr Mary McAleese’s resignation as chair of the GAA’s integration steering group, which was overseeing plans to bring the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association under one umbrella by 2027.
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Elite athletes less likely to report abuse and harassment in sport - CCCU canterbury.ac.uk/news/2025/e…
The harm does not end when the abuse stops - new study into women survivors of sports coaching abuse lboro.ac.uk//news-events/new… via @lborouniPR
Children’s circumvention behaviours online ..
Most harmful content is encountered while scrolling, not searching.
51% of children who bypassed age checks encountered harmful content afterwards-rising to 64% among VPN users.
#onlinesafety #ageverification gov.uk/government/publicatio…
The European Commission’s preliminary findings conclude TikTok in breach of Digital Services Act -exposes children through easy switches to public accounts
-algorithmic promotion of teens’ content
-private accounts revealing profile photos & followers list ec.europa.eu/commission/pres…
Michelle Murray retweeted
Today is a landmark day. The RFU have launched a new anti-sexism policy to tackle sexism and misogyny in English rugby. The RFU becomes the first governing body to launch this policy. It is a huge step in the right direction in making sure women and girls are able to thrive in a sport they enjoy.
You can read my full Telegraph column on this and why this policy is much needed in the link below.👇
telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits - GOV.UK
“New investment in early years safeguarding to deliver 3,000 more surprise Ofsted nursery visits, tougher checks and faster action to keep children safe” gov.uk/government/news/safer…
Sexism and bullying keeping women out of careers in sport, MPs told | Sport | The Guardia theguardian.com/sport/2026/j…
Michelle Murray retweeted
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
It is multifaceted and part of everyday life, whether that’s in our homes, schools, workplaces, sports clubs, friendship groups or wider communities.
We all carry out dynamic risk assessments every day, often without even realising it. We recognise when something doesn’t feel right, we listen, we assess the situation and we decide what to do next.
Professional safeguarding builds on those instincts. It means documenting risk assessments, reviewing dynamic risk assessments as circumstances change, recording concerns, following clear referral pathways and putting the welfare of the individual at the centre of every decision.
Safeguarding is not a tick box exercise. It is a continuous process.
Inside The Games • Gymnastics' abuse complaints process to be replaced insidethegames.biz/articles/…
Michelle Murray retweeted
IOC member Kim Bui recently addressed the @EUCouncil on the importance of mental health in sport, highlighting the ongoing need for meaningful change for both athletes and coaches.
Watch the full address 👀 oly.ch/4f1yf7A
The Japan Rugby Football Union ban head coach Eddie Jones for 4 games - he had violated their ethics & disciplinary regulations during a Japan U 23 tour in April. “These measures relate to incidences of verbal abuse directed at local match officials” theguardian.com/sport/2026/m…
Nearly one in five Australian children has experienced online abuse from someone connected to their sport
the most common sources of online abuse were teammates & competitors -not strangers - with private messages & group chats the most frequent channels ausleisure.com.au/news/sport…
Safeguarding in sport has focused heavily on children but adult athlete welfare is now under real scrutiny.
Guidance isn’t the issue.
Clarity, accountability and consistent handling are. irishtimes.com/sport/2026/04…
Michelle Murray retweeted
Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about the IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding Considerations for International Federations and Sports Governing Bodies.
FAQs: oly.ch/4cOzFAA
Michelle Murray retweeted
🚨 VIDEO NEWS RELEASE
International Olympic Committee announces new Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport.
📹 : newsroom.olympics.com/r/3615
Michelle Murray retweeted
IOC statement on athletes’ safe passage🌏
In a world shaken by conflict, division and tragedy, with lives being lost and tragedies experienced by so many, now more than ever, the IOC stands firm in its belief that sport must remain a beacon of hope👇
🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-st…
Michelle Murray retweeted
"I actually lost my home."
Maggie Oliver (@MaggieOliverUK) worried she would lose her job, her income and even her freedom when she investigated the grooming gangs cover up.
"It was actually a terrifying realisation that I might go to prison."
Michelle Murray retweeted
Over 2,600 trials won’t be heard until 2028. Some as far as 2030 - including rape cases. That means victims waiting four or five years for justice.
This is not sustainable. As Claire Waxman says, it’s inhumane. independent.co.uk/news/uk/cr…
Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hrs- #AI #Deepfakes
Government clear that tackling intimate image abuse should be treated with the same severity the same as child sexual abuse material and terrorist content gov.uk/government/news/tech-…
