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13th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsable for Sport
Adopted Resolutions
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Council of Europe convention of the manipulation of sports competitions … Full list Chart of signatures and ratifications of Treaty 215 Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions Status as of 23/06/2016 Title Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions Reference CETS No.215... -
Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions Preamble The member States of the Council of Europe and the other signatories to this Convention, Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its members; Considering the Action Plan of... -
TABLE OF CONTENTS … 1. Prevention 2. Risk management 3. Information gathering 4. Investigation 5. Disciplinary Proceedings & Sanctions 6. Substantive law Annexe … Specific Recommendadtions to Combat Match Manipulation... -
Study on sports organisers’ rights in the European Union – Executive Summary … EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The legal protection of rights to sporting events (”sports organisers’ rights”) is a contentious issue. While in recent years distinct aspects of the problem have been addressed by legislatures and courts, both at the... -
Study on sports organisers rights in the European Union – Final Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The legal protection of rights to sporting events (”sports organisers’ rights”) is a contentious issue. While in recent years distinct aspects of the problem have been addressed by legislatures and courts, both at the national... -
Staying On Side. How to Stop Match Fixing “We strongly believe awareness-raising and education are key to tackling the problem of match-fixing. As an anti-corruption organisation with experience helping people say no to corruption, Transparency International can offer support to those in football who have to come to grips... -
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CONVENTION? ■The convention aims to facilitate national co-ordination and international co-operation against the threat of the manipulation of sports competitions, whether this is linked to criminal activity or to sports betting, or not. ■To establish a set of standards and measures at international... -
Outline of the initiative 1. Holding international sporting events is associated with high risks of corruption. Compared to other areas, organization of major competitions has certain specific features that increase its vulnerability to unethical practices. In particular, being selected to hold a major international sporting event is often a... -
The phenomenon of match-fixing: Unprecedented increase over the last years in the number of match-fixing cases (commercialization of sport events; increase in online gambling offer; transnationality through the use of Internet) A public interest issue requiring criminal law responses as well Links to corruption, money-laundering and organized crime. Basic... -
There is a high risk of corruption in the organization of major public events, such as international sporting, cultural or high-level political events. This is largely because such events involve significant resources and large amounts of funds as well as complex logistical arrangements within very tight timeframes. That risk... -
There is growing evidence that sport is corrupted by match-fixing and illegal betting. These illegal activities jeopardize the integrity of the competitions, damage the social, educational and cultural values reflected by sports, and threaten the economic role of sports. The phenomenon of match-fixing brings to the surface its links... -
COUNCIL DECISION of 10 June 2013 Authorising the European Commission to participate, on behalf of the EU, in the negotiations for an international Convention of the Council of Europe to combat the manipulation of sports results with the exception of matters related to cooperation in criminal matters and police... -
The Ministers meeting at the 5th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport(MINEPS V), held in Berlin (28-30 May 2013), Affirm the following, based on a worldwide consultation with experts, the Sport Movement and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport Commission... -
INTEGRITY OF SPORT – MATCH-MANIPULATION 1. Zero tolerance strategy 2. FIFA’s Integrity Initiatives 2.1 Specific regulations concerning match-manipulation & revised structure of FIFA judicial bodies 2.2 Awareness raising & education programmes 2.3 Monitoring of the betting market 2.4 Reporting mechanisms 2.5 Cooperation on investigations & intelligence building 2.6 Alliances... -
Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) Drafting Group of a draft international convention to combat the manipulation of sports Competitions Preamble Chapter I – Purpose, guiding principles, definitions Chapter II – Prevention, co-operation and other measures OPTION A – Chapter III – Substantive criminal law OPTION B – Chapter... -
Nicosia declaration on the fight against match-fixing Match-fixing constitutes one of the most serious threats to contemporary sport, undermining the fundamental values of integrity, fair play and respect for others. It is a growing and pressing problem affecting many Member States and many sports. Addressing the issue requires urgent,... -
As corruption permeates the political, economic and social spheres of communities and countries, the stability and security of individual countries and of the international community are threatened and there can be few prospects for development and prosperity. Specifically, corruption hinders efforts to achieve the internationally agreed upon Millennium Development... -
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON A POSSIBLE LEGAL INSTRUMENT ON THE INTEGRITY OF SPORT AGAINST MANIPULATION OF RESULTS Background Paper and Draft Resolution I. Background II. Introductory remarks III. Scope of a possible instrument / Pros and cons of a legally binding instrument IV. Prevention V. International co-operation VI. Sanctions VII.... -
Final Resolutions Resolution No. 1 International co-operation on promotion of the integrity of sport against the manipulation of results (match-fixing) Resolution No. 2 Current Issues in Pan-European Sports Co-operation Resolution No. 2.1 Current Issues in Pan-European Sports Co-operation Co-operation between the Council of Europe and the European Union Resolution... -
Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on ‘Developing the European dimension of sport’ THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS — stresses that local and regional authorities have always acknowledged and harnessed the educational potential of sport, incorporating it into education policies and measures to improve quality of life, including... -
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 1. RECALLING: — that the Council on 20 May 2011 established a European Union Work Plan for Sport for 2011-2014 which highlighted match-fixing and promotion of good governance as a priority theme. The Expert Group ‘Good Governance in Sport’ was set up to...
