Spectator violence
The Council of Europe actively fights against spectator violence, particularly in football. In this respect, coordination between the Council of Europe and all States parties to the Convention is necessary. The Council of Europe is committed to overseeing the correct implementation of the terms of the European Convention on Spectator Violence and Misbehaviour at Sports Events through the organization of evaluation visits in the States parties. Following these visits, evaluation reports, measuring the improvements carried out by each country, are compiled. Furthermore, in order to closely monitor progress in these countries, States are under obligation to complete a questionnaire which forms the basis for a report which will analyse all suggestions and information gathered. The Council of Europe not only ensures the correct implementation of the provisions of the Convention, but it is also involved in intergovernmental coordination with regard to international events such as the World Cup and the Euro. The work of the Council of Europe in this context consists of organising meetings with the different bodies responsible for security. (more…) European Convention on Spectator Violence
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Reference documents European Convention on Spectator Violence and Misbehaviour at Sports Events and in particular at Football Matches (1985)
Information leaflet on the Convention on spectator violence Other reference documents on spectator violence More information on… The states’ compliance with the Convention The international conference on Ultras, 17-18 February 2010, Vienna (Austria) Thematic Files: |
