Put former riders and trainers on panel says QC's verdict
Former jockeys and trainers should sit on a disciplinary panel that is currently "not structurally independent" and needs to better represent the sport, a QC has recommended, in what amounts to the most radical review of racing's judiciary in years.
That change is one of 24 recommendations contained in Christopher Quinlan QC's report into racing's disciplinary and licensing systems, which was commissioned following the quashing of Jim Best's conviction on non-trier charges. The BHA has committed to implement all of his recommendations, which have been welcomed by the Professional Jockeys Association.
In a separate reorganisation of the BHA's regulatory and integrity functions, Jamie Stier, who has been at the centre of criticism over the BHA's handling of the Best case, has been appointed chief regulatory officer with broad oversight over disciplinary, integrity, regulation and stewarding matters.
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