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Emphasising their belief that consistent application of the principles of good governance and ethics in sport is a

significant factor in helping to eradicate corruption, the manipulation of sports competitions and other kinds of

malpractice in sport;

Acknowledging that, in accordance with the principle of the autonomy of sport, sports organisations are

responsible for sport and have self-regulatory and disciplinary responsibilities in the fight against manipulation of

sports competitions, but that public authorities, protect the integrity of sport, where appropriate;

Acknowledging that the development of sports betting activities, particularly of illegal sports betting, increases

the risks of such manipulation;

Considering that the manipulation of sports competitions may be related or unrelated to sports betting, and

related or unrelated to criminal offences, and that it should be dealt with in all cases;

Taking note of the margin of discretion which States enjoy, within the framework of applicable law, in deciding

on sports betting policies,

Have agreed as follows:

Chapter I – Purpose, guiding principles, definitions

Article 1 – Purpose and main objectives

1. The purpose of this Convention is to combat the manipulation of sports competitionsin order to protect the

integrity of sport and sports ethics in accordance with the principle of the autonomy of sport.

2. For this purpose, the main objectives of this Convention are:

a – to prevent, detect and sanction national or transnational manipulation of national and international sports

competitions;

b – to promote national and international co-operation against manipulation of sports competitions between the

public authorities concerned, as well as with organisations involved in sports and in sports betting.

Article 2 – Guiding principles

1. The fight against the manipulation of sports competitions shall ensure respect, inter alia, for the following

principles:

a human rights;

b legality;

c proportionality;

d protection of private life and personal data.

Article 3 – Definitions

For the purposes of this Convention:

1. “Sports competition” means any sport event organised in accordance with the rules set by a sports

organisation listed by the Convention Follow-up Committee in accordance with Article 31.2, and recognised by an

international sports organisation, or, where appropriate, another competent sports organisation.

2. “Sports organisation” means any organisation which governs sport or one particular sport, and which appears

on the list adopted by the Convention Follow-up Committee in accordance with Article 31.2, as well as its continental

and national affiliated organisations, if necessary.

3. “Competitions organiser” means any sports organisation or any other person, irrespective of their legal form,

which organises sports competitions.

4. “Manipulation of sportscompetitions” means an intentional arrangement, act or omission aimed at an improper

alteration of the result or the course of a sports competition in order to remove all or part of the unpredictable nature

of the aforementioned sports competition with a view to obtaining an undue advantage for oneself or for others.

5. “Sports betting” means any wagering of a stake of monetary value in the expectation of a prize of monetary

value, subject to a future and uncertain occurrence related to a sports competition. In particular: