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10/01/2016
Christopher Quinlan QC, was appointed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) to lead a review of the structure, composition and operation of its Disciplinary Panel, Appeal Board and Licensing Committee. In doing so he led a project team which included another member of Guildhall Chambers, Sam Jones. Sam undertook a discrete but integral part of the review, researching the disciplinary structures in other sports.
The report was published yesterday and has been well received within and without racing.
The Guardian, 29th September (BHA gives up control of disciplinary panels under Quinlan reforms)
The Guardian, 29th September (Christopher Quinlan’s BHA reforms show support but also ask hard questions)
The Racing Post, 29th September
The BHA has accepted all of Christopher’s 24 recommendations and will implement them as soon as possible.
The main recommendations are:
For the full Quinlan Report click here.
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