The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Mrs.Stefi Drakou, attended today the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs in the context of the debate on the law proposal of the MP of the EPP Mr. Kostis Efstathiou for the amendment of the Law on the Prevention and Suppression of Violence in Sports Venues, which regulates, inter alia, the issue of the fan card.
The Minister had the opportunity to listen to the concerns and suggestions of stakeholders, particularly sports companies and clubs, as well as representatives of organised fans.
In her statement during the session, the Minister stressed that the institution of the fan card is a successful institution, which is increasingly embraced by the world, since, according to data, there are currently 137,000 fan card holders. Moreover, he noted that it has proved to be an important measure to combat violence in sporting venues which has contributed significantly to minimise these phenomena in stadiums, as confirmed by statistical studies by the Police.
However, the Minister stressed the positive attitude of the State and its readiness to listen to the various proposals and suggestions and to come back with amendments aimed at improving the system, without weakening control. As the Minister pointed out, the first option remains the holding of sports competitions in safety, without incidents, and of course without victims.
In this context, the Minister, responding to the call of the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, expressed her intention, in cooperation with the Legal Service, to submit an amendment bill as soon as possible.
(IK)
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