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Policy Organisation and Rules 2006 - Table of Contents

Introduction

 Introduction
[ Amendments Nov 2006 re ESUs and SNs ]
 Definitions
[ Addition of Regional Commissioners note - Nov 2006 ]
[ Added Sept 2007 - As adult appointments are now recognised by an Appointment Card, rather than a Warrant, the Association has amended the Introduction to Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) to provide clarification about the existing rules and definitions. ]

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Chapter 2: Key Policies

 The Religious Policy
[ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ]
Rule 2.1Responsibilities within the Religious Policy
 The Equal Opportunities Policy
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
[ amended Jan 2006 to reflect new rules on mixed Scouting ]
[ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ]
Rule 2.2Responsibilities within the Equal Opportunities Policy
 The Safety Policy
Rule 2.3Responsibilities within the Safety Policy
[ amended April 2004 to reflect the interdependency of Trustee and functional leadership responsibilities. ]
 The Child Protection Policy
[ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ]
Rule 2.4Responsibilities within the Child Protection Policy
[ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ]
 Anti-Bullying policy
Rule 2.5Responsibility within the Anti-Bullying Policy
[ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ]
 Development Policy

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Chapter 3: The Scout Group

 Introduction
Rule 3.1Membership of the Scout Group
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.2Admission to membership
Rule 3.3Forfeit of membership
Rule 3.4Transfer of membership
Rule 3.5Annual Census
Rule 3.6Mixed Membership
[ amended March 2005 due to changes in rules on mixed membership.. ]
Rule 3.7The Beaver Scout Colony
[ Amended Jan 2006 - Ratios of adults to young people ]
[ Amended Nov 2006 - clarification of ratios ]
Rule 3.8The Cub Scout Pack
[ Amended Jan 2006 - Ratios of adults to young people ]
[ Amended Nov 2006 - clarification of ratios ]
Rule 3.9The Scout Troop
[ Amended Jan 2006 - Ratios of adults to young people ]
[ Amended Nov 2006 - clarification of ratios ]
Rule 3.10The Group Scout Fellowship
Rule 3.11Section Flexibility
Rule 3.12Joint Units
 Types of Scout Group
Rule 3.13The Open Scout Group
Rule 3.14The Sponsored Scout Group
Rule 3.15Joint Scout/Guide Groups
Rule 3.16Partnerships with Explorer Scout Units
Rule 3.17The Formation and Registration of Scout Groups
Rule 3.18Annual Renewal of Registration
Rule 3.19Changes in Registration
Rule 3.20Suspension of Registration
[ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ]
Rule 3.21Cancellation of Registration and the Closure of Sections within a Group
Rule 3.22Management of the Scout Group
[ amended Jan 2006 - to replace progressive training scheme with Balanced Programme ]
Rule 3.23The Constitution of the Scout Group
[ amended March 2005 - change in definition of Scout Council ]
Rule 3.24Administrators and Advisers
Rule 3.25Minimum Age for Appointments
[ amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.26The Appointment of Adults
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.27Types of Appointment
Rule 3.28Provisional Appointments
Rule 3.29Warranted Appointments
Rule 3.30Local Appointments (non-elected)
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 3.31Local Appointments (elected)
Rule 3.32The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the Scout Group
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.33Presentation of Warrants and Certificates of Appointment
Rule 3.34Adult Training Obligations
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.35The appointment of Section Assistants, Skills Instructors, Young Leaders and Administrators
[ New guidelines for the appointment of Group Presidents added March 2005 ]
Rule 3.36Warrant and Appointments Reviews
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
[ amended May 2005 to reflect changes in renewal date and process of warrants. ]
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 3.37Changes in Appointments within the Scout District
Rule 3.38Ceasing to hold an Appointment
Rule 3.39Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments
[ clause (The appointee is not within the age limits prescribed for the appointment;) deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.40Cancellation or Non-Renewal of Administrator and Adviser Appointments
Rule 3.41Limitation on the number of Appointments held
Rule 3.42Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout Group
Rule 3.43The Training of Adults
Rule 3.44Adult Responsibility for the Programme
Rule 3.45Young People's Responsibility for the Programme
 Awards and Badges
Rule 3.46Group Awards
Rule 3.47Members with Special Needs
Rule 3.48Finance and the Scout Group
Rule 3.49Funds administered by Sections and the Group Scout Fellowship
Rule 3.50Bank Accounts
Rule 3.51Disposal of Group Assets at Amalgamation
Rule 3.52Disposal of Group Assets at Closure
Rule 3.53Preservation of Books of Account
[ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ]
Rule 3.54Payment of the Membership Subscription
Rule 3.55Fundraising
Rule 3.56Joint Fund Raising Projects
Rule 3.57Fund Raising and the Law
Rule 3.58Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Rule 3.59Appeals for Funds
Rule 3.60Professional Fund Raisers
Rule 3.61Grant Aid and Loans

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Chapter 4: The Scout District

 Introduction
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.1Membership of the Scout District
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.2Admission to membership
[ Change from ESL to DESC ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.3Forfeit of membership
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.4Transfer of membership
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.5Annual Census
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.6Mixed Membership
[ changes due to new rules on mixed-Scouting ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.7Explorer Scout Units
Rule 4.8Explorer Scout Unit Partnerships with Groups
Rule 4.9District Scout Networks
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.10Joint Units
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.11The District Scout Fellowship
Rule 4.12Special Groups (Scouting for people in hospital or with severe disabilities)
Rule 4.13The Formation and Registration of Scout Districts
Rule 4.14The Formation and Closure of Explorer Scout Units
Rule 4.15The Formation and Closure of District Scout Networks
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.16Annual Renewal of District Registrations
Rule 4.17Changes in District Registration
Rule 4.18Suspension of District Registration
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.19Suspension of Explorer Scout Units
Rule 4.20Suspension of District Scout Networks
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.21Cancellation of Registration of the Scout District
Rule 4.22Management of the Scout District
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.23Management of the Explorer Scout Unit
Rule 4.24Management of the District Scout Network
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.25The Constitution of the Scout District
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.26Administrators and Advisers
Rule 4.27Minimum Age Limit for Appointments
[ amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 4.28The Appointment of Adults in the Scout District
[ sub-rule deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 4.29Types of Appointment
Rule 4.30Provisional Appointments
Rule 4.31Warranted Appointments
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.32Local Appointments (non-elected)
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 4.33Local Appointments (elected)
Rule 4.34The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the District
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 4.35Presentation of Warrants and Certificates of Appointment
Rule 4.36Adult Training Obligations
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 4.37The appointment of Section Assistants, Skills Instructors and Administrators in the Scout District
[ New guidelines for the appointment of District Presidents added March 2005 ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.38Warrant and Appointment Reviews
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
[ amended May 2005 to reflect the changes in renewal date of warrants. ]
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
[ Renewal period for DC/DDC appointments ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.39Changes in Appointments within the Scout District
Rule 4.40Ceasing to hold an Appointment
Rule 4.41Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments
[ clause (The appointee is not within the age limits prescribed for the appointment;) deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.42Cancellation or Non-renewal of Administrator and Adviser Appointments
Rule 4.43Limitation of holding more than one Appointment
Rule 4.44Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout District
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.45Responsibility for Sectional Matters
Rule 4.46Responsibility for Specialist Subjects
Rule 4.47Responsibility for General Duties
Rule 4.48District Scouters
Rule 4.49Explorer Scout Leaders
Rule 4.50The Training of Adults in the Scout District
Rule 4.51Adult Responsibility for the Programme
Rule 4.52Young People's Responsibility for the Programme
Rule 4.53Responsibility for the Programme in District Scout Network
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
 Awards and Badges
Rule 4.54Group Awards
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.55The Explorer Belt Award
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.56The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Rule 4.57The Queen's Scout Award
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.58Members with Special Needs
Rule 4.59Finance and the Scout District
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.60 Funds administered by a District Scout Network, Explorer Scout Units, Scout Fellowships and other Sections in the District
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 4.61Bank Accounts
[ Reference to the Trustee Act 2000 ]
Rule 4.62Disposal of District Assets at Amalgamation
Rule 4.63Disposal of District Assets at Splitting
Rule 4.64Disposal of District Assets at Closure
Rule 4.65Preservation of Books of Account
[ Change of name of H.M. Revenue and Customs ]
Rule 4.66Payment of the Membership Subscription
Rule 4.67Fundraising
Rule 4.68Joint Fund Raising Projects
Rule 4.69Fund Raising and the Law
Rule 4.70Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Rule 4.71Appeals for Funds
Rule 4.72Professional Fund Raisers
Rule 4.73Grant Aid and Loans

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Chapter 5: The Scout County

 Introduction
Rule 5.1Membership of the Scout County
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.2Admission to membership
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 5.3Forfeit of membership
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 5.4Transfer of membership
Rule 5.5Annual Census
Rule 5.6Mixed Membership
[ amended to reflect changes in rules on mixed membership ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 5.7The County Scout Network
[ Addition of requirement of Leader and minimum standards ]
Rule 5.8Local Scout Networks
Rule 5.9The County Scout Fellowship
Rule 5.10The Formation and Registration of Scout Counties
Rule 5.11Suspension of County Registration
Rule 5.12Suspension of Scout Networks
[ Addition of Regional Commissioners ]
Rule 5.13Cancellation of Registration of the Scout County
Rule 5.14Management of the Scout County
Rule 5.15Management of the Scout Network
Rule 5.16The Constitution of the Scout County
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
[ Addition of Regional Commissioners ]
Rule 5.17Administrators and Advisers
Rule 5.18Minimum Age for Appointments
[ amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.19The Appointment of Adults in the Scout County
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.20Types of Appointment
Rule 5.21Provisional Appointments
Rule 5.22Warranted Appointments
Rule 5.23Local Appointments (non-elected)
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
[ County President now appointed by County ]
Rule 5.24Local Appointments (elected)
Rule 5.25The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the County
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
[ Addition of Regional Commissioners ]
Rule 5.26Presentation of Warrants and Certificates of Appointment
Rule 5.27Adult Training Obligations
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.28The appointment of Administrators and Skills Instructors in the Scout County
[ New guidelines for the appointment of County Presidents added March 2005 ]
Rule 5.29Warrant and Appointment Reviews
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
[ amended May 2005 to reflect changes in renewal date and process of warrants. ]
[ Change to wording of renewal period of County Commissioners ]
[ Addition of Regional Commissioners ]
Rule 5.30Changes in Appointments within the Scout County
Rule 5.31Ceasing to hold an Appointment
Rule 5.32Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments
[ clause (The appointee is not within the age limits prescribed for the appointment;) deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.33Cancellation or Non-renewal of Administrator and Adviser Appointments
Rule 5.34Limitation of holding more than one Appointment
Rule 5.35Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout County
[ removed Adult Training from list of ACCs ]
[ Addition of Regional Commissioners ]
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 5.36Responsibility for Sectional Matters
Rule 5.37Responsibility for Specialist Subjects
Rule 5.38Responsibility for General Duties
Rule 5.39County Scouters
Rule 5.40The Training of Adults in the Scout County
Rule 5.41Minimum Training Standards
 Local Education Authority Training
Rule 5.42Adult Responsibility for the Scout Network Programme
[ Addition of District Scout Network ]
Rule 5.43Member's Responsibility for the Scout Network Programme
 Awards and Badges
Rule 5.44The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Rule 5.45The Queen's Scout Award
[ Change of literature ]
Rule 5.46Members with Special Needs
Rule 5.47Finance and the Scout County
Rule 5.48Funds administered by the Scout Network, Scout Fellowships and other Scout Sections in the County
Rule 5.49Bank Accounts
[ Changed Nov 2006 re Trustee Act 2000 ]
Rule 5.50Disposal of County Assets at Amalgamation
Rule 5.51Disposal of County Assets at Splitting
Rule 5.52Disposal of County Assets at Closure
Rule 5.53Preservation of Books of Account
[ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ]
Rule 5.54Payment of the Membership Subscription
[ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ]
Rule 5.55Fundraising
Rule 5.56Joint Fund Raising Projects
Rule 5.57Fund Raising and the Law
Rule 5.58Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Rule 5.59Appeals for Funds
Rule 5.60Professional Fund Raisers
Rule 5.61Grant Aid and Loans

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Chapter 6: The Structure of the Headquarters of The Scout Association

 The Royal Charter
 The Patron
 The President
 The Council of The Scout Association
 Membership of the Council
 The Committee of the Council of The Scout Association
 Membership of the Committee of the Council
[ Regional Commissioners added to Rights of attendance ]
 The Executive Committee
 Membership of the Executive Committee
[ added Deputy Chief Scout position ]
 The Chief Scout's Committee
[ added Deputy Chief Scout position ]
[ Regional Commissioners added ]
 Sub-Committees of the Committee of the Council
 Other National Groups
 National Leadership
[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
[ changed to reflect change in warrant approval dates ]
[ added Deputy Chief Scout position ]
[ Change in no of Chief Commissioners for England from 4 to 2 ]
[ Addition of Regional Commissioners ]
[ Addition of United Kingdom Commissioners ]
 Headquarters
[ description of official websites amended May 2005 ]
 The Country Scout Councils of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
 Companies and Trusts Associated with The Scout Association
[ added Scout Insurance Services Limited, dropped The Scout Buisness Trust and Scouting 2007, May 2005 ]
 Girlguiding UK
Rule 6.1National Scout Fellowships
[ Added May 2005 ]

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Chapter 7: Emergency Procedures

Rule 7.1Communication
Rule 7.2Emergency Procedures
[ Jan 2006 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer. ]
Rule 7.3Overriding Controls
Rule 7.4Accident reporting
[ Jan 2006 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer. ]
[ Minor change in wording ]

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Chapter 9: Activities

Rule 9.1Activity Rules - Application
[ amended Jan 2006 with removal of word authorisation and due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.2Preparations
[ expanded May 2005 to clarify rule ]
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.3Home Contact
Rule 9.4Risk Assessment
[ expanded May 2005 to clarify rule ]
Rule 9.5Emergency Procedure
[ Jan 2006 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer. ]
Rule 9.6Large Scale Events
Rule 9.7Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme
[ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
[ updated Jan 2006 to include nursery slopes and remove air activities. ]
Rule 9.8Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.9Use of Professional Centres and Instructors
Rule 9.10Air Activities - General
Rule 9.11Access to Airfields
Rule 9.12Air Activities - Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements
[ amended December 2003 for insurance reasons ]
[ amended February 2006 for insurance reasons ]
Rule 9.13Flight Briefings
Rule 9.14This rule is left intentionally blank
Rule 9.15This rule is left intentionally blank
Rule 9.16Powered Aircraft Flying
[ amended July 2004 to remove lower up weight limit ]
Rule 9.17Gliding
Rule 9.18Ballooning
Rule 9.19Parachuting
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.20Hang Gliding and Paragliding
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.21Hovercrafting
Rule 9.22Creative Activities for Public Performance
Rule 9.23Marching Bands
Rule 9.24Musical Groups
Rule 9.25Theatrical Performances
[ amended May 2005 ]
Rule 9.26Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling - Permits
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.27Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling - Safety
Rule 9.28Terrain Zero Definition
Rule 9.29Terrain One
Rule 9.30Terrain Two Definition
Rule 9.31This rule is left intentionally blank
[ deleted Jan 2006 ]
Rule 9.32Party Size
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.33Snowsports
[ re-written Jan 2006 ]
Rule 9.34Climbing and Abseiling
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.35Caving
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.36Archery
Rule 9.37Shooting
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.38This rule is left intentionally blank
Rule 9.39Paintball Games
Rule 9.40Laser Games
Rule 9.41Aerial Runways
Rule 9.42Water Activities - General
Rule 9.43Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids
Rule 9.44Classification of Waters
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.45Water Activities Permits
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.46Boats
Rule 9.47Charter Vessels
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.48Swimming - General
Rule 9.49Leisure Centres and Swimming Pools with an Attendant Lifeguard
Rule 9.50All Other Swimming Facilities and Locations
Rule 9.51Sole Use of a Swimming Facility or Location
Rule 9.52Multiple Use of a Swimming Facility or Location
Rule 9.53Swimming Training and Competitions
Rule 9.54Scout Owned Swimming Facilities
Rule 9.55Nights Away Permit Scheme
[ Transitional subrule removed Jan 2006 ]
[ Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 ]
Rule 9.56Responsibilities
[ Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 ]
Rule 9.57Nights Away Permits
[ Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 ]
Rule 9.58Renewal, Restriction, Suspension or Withdrawal of Nights Away Permits
Rule 9.59This rule is left intentionally blank
[ merged into Rule 9.60 Jan 2006 ]
Rule 9.60Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts Nights Away
[ merger with Rule 9.59, includes links to changes to ratios in Chapter 3. Jan 2006 ]
Rule 9.61Scout, Explorer Scout or Scout Network
[ addition of adult supervision ratio. Jan 2006 ]
[ Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 ]
Rule 9.62Family Nights Away
Rule 9.63Expeditions and Events in Adventurous Country or Onboard Craft
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.64Visits Abroad
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
[ Form PC(Abroad) renamed form TA ]
Rule 9.65Visits to the United Kingdom
Rule 9.66Towing of Inflatables Behind Powered Watercraft
Rule 9.67Bungee Jumping
Rule 9.68Bungee Running
Rule 9.69Martial Arts
Rule 9.70Horse Riding and Pony Trekking
Rule 9.71Cycling
Rule 9.72Motor Sports
Rule 9.73Chain Saws / Tree Felling
Rule 9.74Hitch-Hiking
Rule 9.75Marching
Rule 9.76Joint Activities or Joint Use of facilities with other Youth Organisations
[ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ]
Rule 9.77Other Activities

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Chapter 10: Uniform, Badges and Emblems

Rule 10.1Protection of Uniforms
Rule 10.2Entitlement to Wear Uniform
Rule 10.3Safety Considerations
Rule 10.4Cultural Requirements and Religious Needs
Rule 10.5Beaver Scout Uniform
Rule 10.6Cub Scout Uniform
Rule 10.7Scout Uniform
Rule 10.8Sea Scout Uniform
Rule 10.9Air Scout Uniform
Rule 10.10Special Groups Uniform
Rule 10.11Explorer Scout Uniform
Rule 10.12Explorer Sea Scout Uniform
Rule 10.13Explorer Air Scout Uniform
Rule 10.14Scout Network / Adult Member's Uniform
Rule 10.15Sea Scout Network / Adult Member's Uniform
Rule 10.16Air Scout Network / Adult Member's Uniform
Rule 10.17Marching Bands
Rule 10.18The Kilt and Pleated Tartan Skirts
Rule 10.19Position of Badges on Uniform
Rule 10.20Awards and Decorations - Method of Wear
[ Sub rule deleted ]
Rule 10.21Badges and Emblems - Method of Wear
Rule 10.22Badges and Awards - Supply
Rule 10.23The World Membership Badge
Rule 10.24The Scout Association Arrowhead Badge
Rule 10.25Identifying Name Tapes
Rule 10.26Identifying Group, District and County Badges
[ Amendment made in April 2001, approval changed from HQ to County Commissioners and inclusion of combined District/County badges ]
Rule 10.27Identifying Group, Explorer Scout Unit and Scout Network Scarves
Rule 10.28Identification Badges
Rule 10.29Royal Navy or Royal Air Force Recognition Scheme Badges
Rule 10.30Scout Wings
Rule 10.31The Queen's Scout Award Badge
[ Additional reference to Queen's Guide Award ]
Rule 10.32The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Badges
Rule 10.33Occasional Badges Worn with Uniform
Rule 10.34The Union Flag Badge
Rule 10.35Mourning
Rule 10.36Adult Training Awards
Rule 10.37Badges of Other Organisations
[ Includes Queen's Guide Award, previously omitted in error ]
Rule 10.38The Associate Member's Badge
 Position of Badges and Awards for Beaver Scouts
 Position of Badges and Awards for Cub Scouts
 Position of Badges and Awards for Scouts
 Position of Badges and Awards for Explorer Scouts
 Position of Badges and Awards for Scout Network
 Position of Badges and Awards for Adult Leaders

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Chapter 11: Awards, Decorations and Recognition of Service

Rule 11.1Applications for Awards, Decorations and Recognition of Service
[ Additional reference to TSA0 numbers for forms ]
Rule 11.2The Cornwell Scout Badge
Rule 11.3Awards for Gallantry
[ Sub rule about Chief Scout's Commendation for Gallantary removed, plus rewording of subrule b ]
Rule 11.4Awards for Meritorious Conduct
[ Sub rule about Chief Scout's Certificate of Meritorious Conduct removed, plus rewording of subrule b ]
Rule 11.5Awards for Good Service
[ amended May 2005 to correct colour of ribbon ]
[ Changes to Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service, Medal of Merit ]
Rule 11.6Service Certificates and Long Service Decorations
[ new awards added Jan 2006' ]
[ Addition of 70 Year Long Service decoration and clarification of service entitling the award ]
Rule 11.7Emblems and Certificates of Awards
Rule 11.8Thanks Badge
Rule 11.9Conferment of the Title 'Honorary Scouter'
[ change of wording 'outstanding' -> 'dedicated' Jan 2006' ]
Rule 11.10Method of Wear

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Chapter 12: Flags and Ceremonial

Rule 12.1Permitted Flags
Rule 12.2Pennants
Rule 12.3Scout Flags
[ Addition of Scout Fellowship flag ]
[ amended Jan 2006 to reflect change in Beaver Scout motto ]
Rule 12.4Ceremonial
Rule 12.5The Scout Sign
Rule 12.6The Scout Salute
Rule 12.7Parades
[ amended May 2005 to change 'church' to 'place of worship' ]

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