Denmark - 2012
Sport: Is hate speech ground for sanctions to sport clubs and applied/applicable in practice?
- Code:
- RED125
- Key Area:
- Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
- Strand(s):
- Racism
| Short Answer |
Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
Sanctions are issued by the Danish Ball Games Association (DBU). DBU has been critized by the Football Players' Association (Spillerforeningen) for applying santions for racism more leniently than prescribed by FIFA. |
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| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | |
| External Url | http://avisen.dk/dbu-straffer-racisme-mildt_94036.aspx |
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