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Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) Drafting Group of a draft international convention to combat the manipulation of sports CompetitionsPreambleChapter I – Purpose, guiding principles, definitionsChapter II – Prevention, co-operation and other measuresOPTION A – Chapter III – Substantive criminal lawOPTION B – Chapter III – Implementation of criminal...
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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,...
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FEASIBILITY STUDY ON A POSSIBLE LEGAL INSTRUMENT ON THE INTEGRITY OF SPORT AGAINST MANIPULATION OF RESULTS Background Paper and Draft ResolutionI. BackgroundII. Introductory remarksIII. Scope of a possible instrument / Pros and cons of a legally binding instrumentIV. PreventionV. International co-operationVI. SanctionsVII. Law enforcementVIII. Follow-upIX. Form of a legal...
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Final Resolutions Resolution No. 1International co-operation on promotion of the integrity of sport against the manipulation of results (match-fixing)Resolution No. 2Current Issues in Pan-European Sports Co-operationResolution No. 2.1Current Issues in Pan-European Sports Co-operationCo-operation between the Council of Europe and the European UnionResolution No. 2.2Current Issues in Pan-European Sports Co-operationStrengthening...
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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...
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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...
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Report on the European dimension in sport … CONTENTS MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY AFFAIRS OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE INTERNAL MARKET AND CONSUMER PROTECTION...
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT The online gambling sector is growing constantly. Nowadays, according to current figures, about 10% – a figure which is rising – of all gambling in Europe takes place on the Internet or via comparable distribution channels such as mobile ‘phones or interactive television platforms, with a market...
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Study on the funding of grassroots sports in the EU 1 Introduction This volume presents the economic and regulatory framework for grassroots sport in each EU Member State, along with the general information on the resources allocated to sport. Unless otherwise stated, all the revenue figures presented refer to...
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THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, 1. INTRODUCTION RECALL the competence assigned to the European Union, in particular by Article 6 and Article 165 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, according to which sport is...
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Accord partiel élargi sur le sport (APES) I. IntroductionII. Le trucage des matchs comme une forme de corruptionII.1. Le sport en tant qu’activité du secteur publica) Convention des Nations Unies contre la corruptionb) Convention pénale du Conseil de l’Europe sur la corruptionII.2. Le sport en tant qu’activité du secteur...
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Written declaration on combating corruption in European Sport The European Parliament, – having regard to the seventh indent of Article 165(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which states that Union action shall be aimed at developing the European dimension in sport, by promoting fairness...
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Developing the European Dimension in Sport INTRODUCTION EU-level cooperation and dialogue on sport have been greatly enhanced thanks to the 2007 White Paper on Sport1 . Almost all actions in the accompanying “Pierre de Coubertin” Action Plan have been completed or are being implemented. The White Paper includes a...
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The Lisbon Treaty and EU Sports Policy A study providing a panorama of the possibilities of EU sports policy at a time when these are being reviewed after the approval of the Lisbon Treaty. In particular, the study assesses from a legal point of view, the potential of the...
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PFSC MATCH-FIXING RESOLUTION The Professional Football Strategy Council (PFSC) meeting in Monaco has agreed to step up the fight against the growing menace of match-fixingThe Professional Football Strategy Council (PFSC) meeting in Monaco today agreed to step up the fight against the growing menace of match-fixing in European football and approved...