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ICSS establishes special investigations unit led by top anti-corruption experts
Written on May 18, 2017
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By Will Shand, May 17, 2017: As part of its commitment to help safeguard sport and to meet the growing demand for independent investigations within the industry, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced the establishment of a dedicated Special Investigations Unit (SIU). Led by Michael Hershman, ICSS Group CEO,
ICSS Statement on media reports regarding provisional suspension of FIFA President
Written on October 8, 2015
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By Will Shand, Oct 9, 2015: Chris Eaton, Executive Director of Sport Integrity at the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has released the following statement: “If media reports are correct, the decision to provisionally suspend the FIFA President is a significant move by the FIFA Ethics Committee and represents a defining
Indian Super League calls on ICSS to help protect integrity of the League
Written on September 25, 2015
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By Will Shand: Mumbai, India, Sept 24, 2015: Following a successful collaboration in 2014, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced it will once again work with the Indian Super League (ISL) to safeguard the integrity of the League for the 2015 season. With the ISL proactively placing integrity at
ICSS on the Silk Road to promote and protect sport
Written on July 24, 2015
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By Will Shand from Milan, Italy, July 23, 2015: The International Centre for Sport Security has joined forces with two major foundations from China and Italy to strengthen socio-economic development and inter-cultural dialogue through sport across cities along the historical Silk Road. Grounded on the cultural and geopolitical relevance of the Silk
Youth and Sport Ministers from Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) sign ground-breaking agreement with the ICSS
Written on July 22, 2015
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By Will Shand from Maputo, Mozambique; July 21, 2015: After endorsing the Sorbonne-ICSS Guiding Principles for Protecting the Integrity of Sports Competitions last year, Ministers of Youth and Sport from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) have signed a ground-breaking agreement with the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) this week
ICSS and OAS launch joint Centre of Excellence for Major Sporting Events and Sustainable Development
Written on June 26, 2015
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Washington, D.C., June 25, 2015: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the Organization of American States (OAS) has announced today plans to establish a joint Centre of Excellence for Major Sporting Events and Sustainable Development to assist countries across the Americas maximise the economic impact and legacy of major sporting
ICSS Announces Groundbreaking Initiative on Financial Integrity and Transparency in Sport
Written on June 9, 2015
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London, UK; 8th June 2015: As the full glare of the international media spotlight is directed at sport governance and scandals involving tax evasion, money laundering and financial misconduct are uncovered across the globe, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced a pioneering forum that will strengthen Financial Integrity and
AFC and ICSS partner to enhance safety and security of Asian football. Will Shand
Written on May 2, 2015
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Bahrain, May 01, 2015: The Asian Football Confederation and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) have today signed a wide-ranging partnership agreement to strengthen safety and security in Asian football. The agreement, signed by the Presidents of the two organisations after the AFC Congress in Bahrain, will strengthen existing safety and
ICSS and UNODC announce new partnership to strengthen investigations and prosecutions into match-fixing and the manipulation of sports competitions
Written on April 16, 2015
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Doha, Qatar; 15th April 2015: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced a new partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today to help strengthen cross-border investigations and prosecutions into match-fixing and the manipulation of sports competitions. Announced at a high level meeting at the 13th
ICSS and UNODC to host special high-level meeting at 13th UN Crime Congress on global data-sharing for effective match-fixing investigation and prosecution
Written on April 3, 2015
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By Will Shand from Doha, Qatar; April 2, 2015: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced today that it will host a special high-level meeting with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at the 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to enhance global