Article L222-22 of the French Sports Code
November 8, 2023
The procedures for applying articles L. 222-7, L. 222-8 and L. 222-15 to L. 222-19 are defined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.
The procedures for applying articles L. 222-7, L. 222-8 and L. 222-15 to L. 222-19 are defined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.
Referees and judges carry out their refereeing duties in complete independence and impartiality, in compliance with the rules laid down by the sports federation referred to in article L. 131-14, which is responsible for the discipline and with which they are licensed. This federation ensures the control of the exercise of this mission according to the rules and procedures defined beforehand in accordance with its statutes.
Arbitrators and judges are considered to be entrusted with a public service mission within the meaning of articles 221-4, 222-3, 222-8, 222-10, 222-12, 222-13 and 433-3 of the French Penal Code, and any offences committed against them in the course of or in connection with the performance of their duties are punishable by the aggravated penalties set out in these articles.
Except in the case provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 222-2-2 of the present code, referees and judges may not, in the performance of their duties, be considered to be bound to the federation by a relationship of subordination characteristic of a contract of employment within the meaning of articles L. 1221-1 and L. 1221-3 of the Labour Code.
Through their behaviour and activities, supporters and supporters’ associations contribute to the smooth running of sporting events and competitions and help to promote the values of sport.
I. – A national support body has been set up, reporting to the Minister for Sport, with the remit of contributing to dialogue between supporters and the other players in sport and considering the participation of supporters, the smooth running of sporting competitions and how to improve the welcome they receive. The members of the national body include a Member of Parliament and a Senator. II. – A decree specifies…
The sports associations or companies mentioned in articles L. 122-2 and L. 122-12 that take part in competitions organised by a professional league, as defined in article L. 132-1, ensure dialogue with their supporters and supporters’ associations. To this end, they appoint, after consultation with supporters’ associations approved by the administrative authority, one or more contact persons responsible for relations with their supporters. A decree shall determine the powers and…
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