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UEFA Rome disciplinary workshop

Italy staged a disciplinary workshop which UEFA says will help shape the future of such proceedings and add consistency to the European body's disciplinary case law.

The UEFA disciplinary workshop in Rome
The UEFA disciplinary workshop in Rome ©FIGC

UEFA's sixth disciplinary workshop in Rome has given the UEFA disciplinary bodies, as well as invited guests, the chance to study and debate case law, review UEFA's disciplinary proceedings and issues over the past two years, and set the course for the future in this sector.

The event, hosted by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), was attended by members of the two chambers which deal with UEFA disciplinary matters – the Control and Disciplinary Body and Appeals Body, and UEFA disciplinary inspectors, who represent UEFA in proceedings before the two chambers. They were joined by representatives of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and officials from Football Supporters Europe (FSE), which UEFA recognises as one of the official interlocutor on supporters' issues.

UEFA’s workshop, which takes place every two years, covered a wide range of issues – UEFA disciplinary case law, as well as CAS case law in cases involving UEFA; an overview of UEFA's disciplinary regulations; the disciplinary bodies' approach towards issues such as match-fixing and racism; refereeing matters; and the opinion of supporters with respect to disciplinary issues.

"Events like the disciplinary workshops which are held every two years, are extremely important to develop UEFA disciplinary proceedings," said Emilio García, UEFA's head of disciplinary and integrity matters. "It adds consistency to the case law of the UEFA disciplinary bodies, as well as offering the opportunity to examine CAS jurisprudence and the possible consequences that may be related to our internal proceedings."

One of the key objectives of the Rome workshop was to bring representatives from various football branches together with UEFA disciplinary officials for an exchange of views and ideas – highlighting the European governing body's desire for transparency.

"We had the opportunity at this workshop to hear the views transmitted by the supporters," said García. "We are confident that this is a positive way for fans to submit their views to UEFA, as well as to establish a direct link between football stakeholders."

García welcomed the sense of co-operation and open, honest dialogue at the two-day workshop. "The participation in the different debates was remarkable," he reflected. "Events such as this one will definitely have an impact on future UEFA disciplinary proceedings, and are a perfect sign of transparency from UEFA towards member associations, clubs and the people involved in the football family."

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