FIFA launches its new online platform for managing legal proceedings for all proceedings initiated before the Football Court and the judicial bodies of FIFA.
New FIFA legal proceedings online platform
This online platform will allow the parties involved in a procedure to submit a request to the competent FIFA decision-making or judicial body. The objective is to replace the current system, based on the exchange of emails.
Proceedings will continue to be governed by the FIFA Regulations, communications. In addition, filings, decisions and documents will be processed through this Legal Portal.
L'goal expressed by FIFA, in addition to a "simpler, safer and more transparent communication with the parties involved", is the one from "contribute to a better understanding of procedures and an increase in traceability".
Circular No. 1975 from 25 2022 April
New FIFA legal portal, proceedings before the Football Court and bodies Jurisdictions of FIFA
User's Manual FIFA legal portal
By May 1, 2022, the effective date of this new platform, FIFA has provided for certain transitional measures :
- The ongoing procedures (those initiated before May 1, 2022), are not affected and will be carried out according to the old system until the case is closed with the competent body.
- For new remedies (engaged after May 1, 2022), any party wishing to lodge a complaint with the Football Tribunal or the judicial bodies of FIFA, is invited to use this new portal. If a procedure is initiated via the FIFA legal portal or one of the parties already has an account, the procedure is conducted both via the portal and by email. During this transition period, only communications by email from FIFA are considered valid and only the deadlines defined by them apply.
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