We have received word that APPG Wrestling, which is an All Party Parliamentary Group for Wrestling, has launched an inquiry into the sexual allegations case stemming from the #SpeakingOut movement. This case started back in July, which included many familiar UK wrestlers that were under the gun for suspicion of various sexual assault allegations, including: David Starr, Jack Gallagher, and many others.
As you can see below, here is a series of tweets posted by APPG Wrestling showing they’re launching an investigation into these claims.
Today the APPG on Wrestling launches an inquiry into Professional #Wrestling in Great Britain. See below for the full details pic.twitter.com/UZPMesDzoG
— APPG Wrestling (@appgwrestling) September 24, 2020
— APPG Wrestling (@appgwrestling) September 24, 2020
— APPG Wrestling (@appgwrestling) September 24, 2020
— APPG Wrestling (@appgwrestling) September 24, 2020
The purpose of this announce is to “investigate and evaluate the current successes, challenges and potential improvements that could be made into the professional wrestling industry in Britain” with the following goals:
1. To inquire into the current status of British wrestling, the contribution the industry makes to Britain an the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its success.
2. To review whether the current law and regulations governing the industry are fit for purpose and to uncover models of good practice.
3. To make recommendations, rooted in best practice where possible, for frameworks to improve, or measures to support, the industry.
