For the Constitutional Council, the absence of separation within the AFLD between the prosecution and judgment functions is contrary to the principle of impartiality of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (judgment 2 February 2018 following a priority question of constitutionality QPC)

The Brussels Court of Appeal confirmed on October 22, 2015 the decision of the Belgian competition authority of July 27, 2015, thus authorizing the Global Champions Tour to launch its Global Champions League in 2016, despite the exclusivity clause of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).