18-07-2013, 08:00 AM
Andy,
Proposal 1 is putting the cart before the horse. It makes more sense to have a Code of Conduct which prevents officials from making abusive statements than it does to prevent an abused official from seeking redress.
Volunteers are much more likely to come forward if they know their efforts will be appreciated - not if they will be forced to resign if they fight slander and libel.
Proposal 2 is difficult. Sometimes naming the offender will mean that the victim too is identified.
Proposal 3 I have some sympathy with. However, if it is serious enough it should be a police matter - although your proposal 1 stops that from being an option without them giving up chess!!
Proposal 1 is putting the cart before the horse. It makes more sense to have a Code of Conduct which prevents officials from making abusive statements than it does to prevent an abused official from seeking redress.
Volunteers are much more likely to come forward if they know their efforts will be appreciated - not if they will be forced to resign if they fight slander and libel.
Proposal 2 is difficult. Sometimes naming the offender will mean that the victim too is identified.
Proposal 3 I have some sympathy with. However, if it is serious enough it should be a police matter - although your proposal 1 stops that from being an option without them giving up chess!!