When you can simply say "Due process was followed", it makes things a lot easier - and fairer on the person concerned, who doesn't have to fight to find out where they stand, ie for what would normally be considered their rights.
I'm not privy to the facts of 2022 but if there was any due process, it doesn't seem to have reached the player affected. In any organisation, it is normal that punitive or disciplinary measures should be explained to the person banned; then there would be no need for the secrecy, or the mixed messages.
The temptation to justify bans publicly with hints should probably be resisted, even in answer to possible criticism.
I realize lack of resources impact on procedures but this limitation can still be recognized without abandoning best practice.
Separately, I was surprised to see a suggestion regarding an individual's medical health on the forum, perhaps this could be removed!?
I'm not privy to the facts of 2022 but if there was any due process, it doesn't seem to have reached the player affected. In any organisation, it is normal that punitive or disciplinary measures should be explained to the person banned; then there would be no need for the secrecy, or the mixed messages.
The temptation to justify bans publicly with hints should probably be resisted, even in answer to possible criticism.
I realize lack of resources impact on procedures but this limitation can still be recognized without abandoning best practice.
Separately, I was surprised to see a suggestion regarding an individual's medical health on the forum, perhaps this could be removed!?