Transparency International UK’s strategies for combatting corruption - A guide for sports organisations
In October last year, Belgian authorities charged 19 people, including referees, agents and football coaches with alleged fraud or match-fixing, in a scandal which sent shockwaves through European football, and triggered a fresh examination into the business of sport.1 This was a disappointing revelation, but one which should serve to fortify efforts undertaken by sports clubs and governing bodies currently looking to institute effective anti-corruption policies.
In light of these events, this article briefly examines recent examples of corruption in sport, before highlighting how sports organisations can draw on Transparency International UK’s strategies for combatting corruption.
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- Tags: Badminton | Belgium | Bribery | Bribery Act 2010 | Corruption | Cyprus | European Commission | Football | Fraud | Match-Fixing | Snooker | Soccer | Transparency International | Transparency International UK | UK Government | United Kingdom (UK) | Whistle Blowing
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Written by
Keith Oliver
Keith is Peters & Peters’ Head of International and one of the firm's key partners. He trained at the firm and, following qualification in 1980, was appointed partner in 1983. He has frontline experience at the cutting edge of international fraud litigation, asset recovery and disputes with a focus on achieving the very best result for every client whatever the challenge.
Craig Hogg
Associate, Peters & Peters
Craig specialises in a wide range of white collar crime matters, with particular experience acting for clients in complex cross-border criminal and regulatory investigations, internal investigations and corporate compliance.
