LL L&DCC DISCIPLINARY Sub- COMMITTEE’S REPORT 2020

Date: 29th December 2020

We are grateful for a season without the need for a Disciplinary Hearing.

Disciplinary Sub-Committee received relatively few reports during the truncated season, we are grateful to standing umpires for care and attention taken in preparing reports. With the support of all involved clubs relevant sanctions were agreed in each case without the need for any hearings, again we are grateful for this.

Most reports related to verbal abuse between players which remains far too common. We remain concerned around non first XI fixtures, these are often officiated by club umpires who may be less confident in reporting procedures. We rely on the assistance of clubs to ensure that standards of behaviour are met in these fixtures and umpires are protected and supported.

Neil Bickley

Love Lane Liverpool & District Cricket Competition Disciplinary Sub-Committee