June 15 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has launched a study into the criminal legislation worldwide as they relate to the battle against corruption in sport.
The study will examine whether current legislation is fit for purpose in a sports corruption context and will look at the co-operation mechanisms that exist between different national jurisdictions and sports bodies, and their effectiveness.
The study will be supported by the Union Internationale d’Ávocats (UIA), a global organisation for the legal profession that together two million lawyers from more than 110 countries around the world.
“This comparative study will also identify commonalities and differences, as well as best practices, weaknesses and loopholes. Under the microscope will be the international and national legal frameworks applicable to corruption in sport, including the definitions, natures and scopes of this type of crime in the different jurisdictions, and different criminal penalties foreseen,” said SIGA.
Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, CEO of SIGA and Chairman of SIGA AMERICA, said:
“Does anyone believe that we will eradicate corruption from the face of sport with obsolete legislation, international conventions that end up nowhere or sterile talking shops? Of course not! We need a robust legal framework, seriously inclusive cooperation, and tangible results.”
This is the 27th in a set of 30 boosting measures being announced and developed by SIGA.
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