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Paragraph 5 Appointment of a skilled personI1I2

England and Wales

(1)

This paragraph applies where—

(a)

the IFR determines (whether as a result of an investigation or otherwise) that a club has, without reasonable excuse, committed a relevant infringement, and

(b)

the infringement is continuing.

(2)

The IFR may require the club to appoint a person nominated by the IFR (“a skilled person”) to assist the club in bringing the relevant infringement to an end.

(3)

The IFR may only nominate a person if the IFR is satisfied that the person—

(a)

has the skills necessary to assist the club in bringing the relevant infringement to an end, and

(b)

does not have a conflict of interest.

(4)

Where a skilled person is appointed by virtue of this paragraph, the club must—

(a)

co-operate with the skilled person, and

(b)

give the skilled person such reasonable assistance as the skilled person requests (including access to business premises, equipment, services, information and individuals),

in connection with bringing the relevant infringement to an end.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 9 para. 5 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 100(2)(g)

I2

Sch. 9 para. 5 in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2025/1286, reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)