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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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INTEGRITY OF SPORT – MATCH-MANIPULATION 1. Zero tolerance strategy2. FIFA’s Integrity Initiatives2.1 Specific regulations concerning match-manipulation & revised structure of FIFA judicial bodies2.2 Awareness raising & education programmes2.3 Monitoring of the betting market2.4 Reporting mechanisms2.5 Cooperation on investigations & intelligence building2.6 Alliances3. Conclusion … Integrity of Sport – Match-Manipulation...
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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...