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Current applicable legislation, the situation both in Spain and at the international level and the contents of the protocol against racism in football

Evolution of the Spanish model
Brief summary of the most important milestones in the model and its current regulations
Organisation of the prevention of violence in Spain
The main lines of policy regarding prevention of violence in sport in Spain
“1985 International Convention on violence, security and invasions by spectators at sports events and, particularly, football matches”, from the Council of Europa, ratified by Spain in 1987
Text of the International Convention in PDF format
Protocol against racism in football
Most of its provisions are currently contained in Law 19 dated July 11th, 2007, against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport, so it is no longer relevant. However, its text is included here
Bill of the act against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport
The central objective of this Law is to eradicate violence in sport, as well as preventing, controlling and rigorously sanctioning any kind of violent manifestation in the field of sport, especially when this violence has connotations of racism, xenophobia or intolerance
Financial aids and Subsidies
As foreseen in article 16 of Law 19 dated July 11th, 2007, against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport, depending on the budget availabilities in each financial year
State Commission against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport
Royal Decree 748 dated May 9th, 2008, regulating the State Commission against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport
Royal Decree 203 dated February 26th, 2010, approving the Regulations for the prevention of violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport
Royal Decree 203 dated February 26th, 2010
Current legislation against violence in sporting events
The State is the competent authority when it comes to public safety. The regulations on the prevention of violence is based on the provisions enacted by the Regions and the Central State Administration
Observatorium on Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport
Documentation related to the Observatorium, legislation, news, contact details
Links of interest
Enlaces de interés relacionados con el estudio y la prevención de la violencia en el deporte
“Don’t play against sport”
A space devised by the High Council for Sport and the EFE News Agency related to combating xenophobia, racism and intolerance in sport