British sports teams and bodies ‘failing to safeguard’ women from online abuse
The article discusses a study that found most of Britain's leading sports teams and governing bodies have no specific safeguarding policies to protect women from online abuse. The study analyzed the public policies of 52 organizations and clubs across football, cricket, and rugby union, and concluded that these bodies are "shirking their duty of care" by shifting the responsibility to athletes to safeguard themselves. The issue was raised again this week by England's Jess Carter, highlighting the ongoing problem of inadequate protection for female athletes against online harassment and abuse. The article emphasizes the need for sports organizations to take more proactive measures to address this issue and fulfill their duty of care towards the athletes they represent.
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