The Republic of Moldova could sign the European Convention on Spectator Violence and Misbehavior at Sports Events that was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on August 19, 1985. A bill to this effect was submitted by the Ministry of Youth and Sport to the Government for approval, IPN reports.
“At world level, especially in the European countries, the stadiums have become real battlefields between the police and groups of fans, especially during football matches. These result in real tragedies,” said the Ministry.
The European Convention on Spectator Violence aims to prevent and to control spectator violence and misbehavior as well as to ensure the safety of spectators at sports events. The Convention entered into force on November 1, 1985 and concerns all sports in general, but in particular football. It commits the 41 States parties to take practical measures to prevent and control violence. It also sets out measures for identifying and prosecuting offenders.
Under the Convention, the Standing Committee was set up to follow the implementation of the Convention, to adopt recommendations and to reply to new difficulties. The Convention’s contents concentrate on 3 main themes: prevention, cooperation and repression.
The Standing Committee meets annually, in Strasbourg, at the headquarters of the Council of Europe or in a host country. Each State party to the Convention holds one vote and decisions are taken by majority voting. The signing of the Convention does not imply implementtaion costs for Moldova.
