Child protection scheme for Scottish sport `not working`
(WorldNews Politics)

Committee members also said the Scottish Youth Football Association (SFYA) `misled government officials and the committee in relation to the levels of backlog being experienced since at least August 2016`. Committee convener Neil Findlay said the evidence had highlighted variations in how the PVG scheme operates in sports across Scotland. The Labour MSP added: `Ultimately, we believe the current system of PVG checks may not be preventing unsuitable people from doing regulated work with children. `We`re talking about the safety of children - urgent action is needed now to strengthen the scheme as 2019 is too long to wait for new legislation.` Mr Findlay said the committee had raised `serious...