DOHA, Qatar, June 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
The Sport Integrity Hotline, launched
in December 2017 to address the
growing issues confronting the sport industry, has already received
over 50 allegations of wrongdoing in sport, originating from 10
different regions and over 20 countries around the world.
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The hotline was established by the Sport Integrity Unit of
International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), to help athletes,
fans and those involved in the sports industry to report misconduct
and integrity issues, in sport. The platform is managed by
specialist ethics and case-management agency, WhistleBlower
Security, who operate the hotline around the clock, fielding
confidential reports via phone, email and online.
Reports to date have included allegations of match fixing,
doping, sexual exploitation, corrupt club ownership practices,
human trafficking and other accusations of criminal activity in a
wide variety of sports.
The SIU, under its remit to investigate allegations of
misconduct and integrity violations across several areas adversely
affecting sport, has carried out a provisional analysis of all
claims and any supporting evidence provided. A risk matrix has been
applied and cases will be referred to law enforcement
agencies, international sports organisations and national bodies as
appropriate, while others are under active investigation by
the SIU.
Dale Sheehan, ICSS
Director Capacity Building and Education and Director of the SIU,
said: "The ICSS has always believed there was a global need for
an independent, anonymous platform where athletes, fans, and anyone
concerned about issues affecting integrity in sport could report
allegations of wrongdoing in a neutral, non-threatening
environment.
"While the ICSS believes one report of wrong doing is one too
many, the fact there have been over 50 demonstrates the need for
independent oversight for all issues affecting sport and indicates
a strong desire from the sporting community for clean,
ethically-run sport."
Shannon Walker, President
of WhistleBlower Security Inc. added:
"WhistleBlower Security partners with many organisations
internationally, offering a platform that provides accessibility,
transparency and accountability to our clients and their
constituents globally. We are pleased to support the ICSS in this
important initiative to protect athletes and the integrity of
sports. The Sport Integrity Hotline provides a safe and
confidential solution for anyone around the world can reach out and
report when they feel they have nowhere else to turn."
The ICSS Sport Integrity Hotline can be accessed HERE.