Concussion is a serious, and on occasion potentially life-threatening condition. It can be caused by a relatively innocuous blow to the head.
Umpires are among those consistently present at matches but are not usually qualified to determine whether someone is suffering from concussion. However, they do have a duty of care to players during a match.
This responsibility will differ in every circumstance, but generally the umpire should be deemed to be acting reasonably if they follow the guidance outlined in the UK Concussion Guidelines for
Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport.
Click below to download the Guidelines.
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