Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2018

to protect the good name of the club and of cricket generally. A2.1.3 Any player requested to attend such an Internal Club Enquiry, or any Appeal therefrom, shall be entitled to be accompanied at the Enquiry by a friend or other representative. Appendix 2.2 Penalties A2.2.1 If the Internal Club Enquiry finds the misconduct proved, the club shall have the following powers: A2.2.1.1 To require the player to write letter(s) of apology within a specified time A2.2.1.2 To record a reprimand and to give a warning as to future conduct. A2.2.1.3 To impose a fine. A2.2.1.4 To suspend the player’s right to be considered for selection by the club to play in one or more matches. A2.2.1.5 To suspend the player’s membership of the club for a period. A2.2.1.6 If the conduct constitutes gross misconduct the club shall have the power to terminate the player’s membership forthwith. A2.2.2 The club for the same offence may, if it is thought fit, impose more than one of the above penalties. Appendix 2.3 Appeals Procedure A2.3.1 The player shall have the right to appeal to the President of the club or to the President’s nominee for a review of the findings of the Internal Club Enquiry and of the penalty or penalties imposed. A2.3.2 The decision of the President or his nominee in all cases shall be final and binding. Appendix 3 – Guidelines on the Conduct of Hearings and Appeals These ECB Guidelines do not replace or form part of the League’s Discipline Regulations, which should be read carefully by all those falling under their jurisdiction. Natural Justice The rules of natural justice are the minimum standards of fair decision-making imposed on persons or bodies acting in a judicial capacity. The standard of proof shall be on the balance of probabilities rather than the criminal standard of beyond reasonable doubt. The rules of natural justice consist of the following elements: (i) The right to a fair hearing (ii) The rule against bias. 1. The right to a fair hearing The right to a fair hearing requires that an individual shall not be penalised by a decision affecting his rights or legitimate expectations unless he has been given prior notice of the case against him and a fair opportunity to answer the case against him and to produce his own case. (a) Prior notice of the hearing The accused person should be given adequate notice of the allegations against him and of the procedure to be followed so that he may be in an position to make representations on his own behalf, to appear at the hearing, to prepare his own case and to answer the case against him. The time and location of the hearing must also be properly notified to the reported person. (b) Opportunity to be heard The reported person has a right to attend the hearing and be allowed to present his case. If the Disciplinary Panel is satisfied that the reported person 120