Key Facts

• British Gymnastics found to have a culture where gymnast wellbeing was not a priority, including reports of training on broken bones and bullying.
• Victims and parents criticized the independent complaints process (ICP) for being flawed and re-traumatizing.
• British Gymnastics will replace the ICP with a new system that remains independent and trauma-informed.
• A former gymnast named Laura developed eating disorders after being pressured to lose weight and said the process failed to hold coaches fully accountable.
• More than 28 legal claims against British Gymnastics are currently ongoing, as reported by a law firm.
• Another gymnast, Nicole Pavier, said the ICP process was “horrific” and did not allow support or witness statements during complaints.
• The current process sometimes does not result in coaches being publicly banned or suspended even when complaints are partly upheld.
• Survivor group Gymnasts For Change demands more transparency and says there are failures in how cases are handled.