Essex Cricket would like to address the Daily Mail story published online on Tuesday 03 October 2023 regarding the Katharine Newton KC report. The use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for 3-5 years is standard practice and imperative to preventing sensitive information from being released before the due process has been completed. Contrary to the Daily Mail article, the Club has not yet received the full report from Ms Newton, but we understand it is now imminent. There will be highly sensitive matters and recommendations to consider, and these will be reviewed by an independent Committee appointed by the Club. 03/10/23, 10:23am: The Daily Mail has removed the false information, which stated the Club’s Executive Team have been in possession of the final Katharine Newton KC report for several months.

Source: Daily Mail October 03, 2023 21:44 UTC