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ISU Communication No. 2641
ISU Code of Ethics 2024
In accordance with the ISU Constitution, the ISU Council has considered and adopted a revised version of the ISU Code of Ethics.
This Communication contains the ISU Code of Ethics 2024 and replaces Communication 2478 with immediate effect. Changes compared to the previous version are underlined.
June 28, 2024
The new document for 2024 has been beefed up to twelve pages (whereas Communication 2478 from 2023 was only eight pages).
I am copying below some of the substantive changes/additions for 2024.
From ARTICLE 7 Reporting and Procedures for Addressing Incidents of Harassment and Abuse (pp. 5-6):
From ARTICLE 15 Doping (pp. 10-12)
ARTICLE 17 Acts to Discourage or Retaliate Against Reporting to the ISU or Authorities (p. 11)
From ARTICLE 6 Harassment and Abuse (pp. 3-4)
ARTICLE 11 Conflicts of Interest (pp. 7-9)
In this post, I have quoted just some of the additions for 2024.
For anyone wondering about other topics/issues, please look at the entire code before assuming that something is not covered in the ISU document. Thank you.
ISU Code of Ethics 2024
In accordance with the ISU Constitution, the ISU Council has considered and adopted a revised version of the ISU Code of Ethics.
This Communication contains the ISU Code of Ethics 2024 and replaces Communication 2478 with immediate effect. Changes compared to the previous version are underlined.
June 28, 2024
The new document for 2024 has been beefed up to twelve pages (whereas Communication 2478 from 2023 was only eight pages).
I am copying below some of the substantive changes/additions for 2024.
From ARTICLE 7 Reporting and Procedures for Addressing Incidents of Harassment and Abuse (pp. 5-6):
[From 7.1]
To report incidents or suspicions of doping, connect to REVEAL (https://www.reveal.sport), a platform managed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) in cooperation with the ISU, which allows the reporting of anything suspicious that has been seen, heard or experienced concerning doping, in a completely anonymous and secure manner.
7.6 Reciprocity with Other Organizations
a) Duly imposed disciplinary decisions of another organization (such as an ISU Member, National Anti-Doping Agency, national Safe Sport body, WADA etc.) against a participant in ISU Events or activities may be honored by the ISU on a case-by-case basis, except in cases where to do so would not be in compliance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations or other applicable law, rule, or requirement to which the ISU is subject; or unless there are extenuating circumstances or compelling reasons for the ISU not to follow the disciplinary decision of the other organization.
b) The disciplinary decision will be reviewed by the ISU Legal Advisor and the ISU Council to determine if any of the exceptions to granting reciprocity apply.
c) In the event the disciplinary decision of another organization is granted reciprocity by the ISU, the person who is subject to the decision may make a statement of complaint to the ISU Disciplinary Commission pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 25 of the ISU Constitution.
To report incidents or suspicions of doping, connect to REVEAL (https://www.reveal.sport), a platform managed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) in cooperation with the ISU, which allows the reporting of anything suspicious that has been seen, heard or experienced concerning doping, in a completely anonymous and secure manner.
7.6 Reciprocity with Other Organizations
a) Duly imposed disciplinary decisions of another organization (such as an ISU Member, National Anti-Doping Agency, national Safe Sport body, WADA etc.) against a participant in ISU Events or activities may be honored by the ISU on a case-by-case basis, except in cases where to do so would not be in compliance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations or other applicable law, rule, or requirement to which the ISU is subject; or unless there are extenuating circumstances or compelling reasons for the ISU not to follow the disciplinary decision of the other organization.
b) The disciplinary decision will be reviewed by the ISU Legal Advisor and the ISU Council to determine if any of the exceptions to granting reciprocity apply.
c) In the event the disciplinary decision of another organization is granted reciprocity by the ISU, the person who is subject to the decision may make a statement of complaint to the ISU Disciplinary Commission pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 25 of the ISU Constitution.
From ARTICLE 15 Doping (pp. 10-12)
15.2 Coaches and any other Athlete Support Personnel are obligated to maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency in all their interactions with athletes. Under no circumstances should they suggest, compel, or surreptitiously administer a supplement or substance listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) prohibited list. This encompasses refraining from facilitating/or enabling use of such substances, whether at the behest of an athlete or any other person or otherwise, to ensure compliance with Anti-Doping rules and to safeguard the athlete’s health and safety, and further, safeguard the integrity of sport.
In addition, they shall not use or possess any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method without valid justification, nor engage in any personal conduct which conflicts with their responsibility to encourage their Athletes not to dope.
In addition, they shall not use or possess any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method without valid justification, nor engage in any personal conduct which conflicts with their responsibility to encourage their Athletes not to dope.
ARTICLE 17 Acts to Discourage or Retaliate Against Reporting to the ISU or Authorities (p. 11)
It is a violation of this Code of Ethics to engage in any type of retaliation against a person who, in good faith, has provided evidence or information that relates to an alleged Anti-Doping rule violation, ISU Code of Ethics violation, or non-compliance with the WADA Code, to the ISU, ITA, WADA, other Anti-Doping organization, law enforcement, regulatory or disciplinary body, hearing body, or person conducting an investigation on behalf of the ISU, ITA or WADA.
From ARTICLE 6 Harassment and Abuse (pp. 3-4)
Psychological abuse may take place in person or online.
- “Online abuse” is a type of “psychological abuse”. “Online abuse” encompasses various forms of harmful behavior on digital platforms. It entails the use of violent, aggressive hate speech, directed at an individual or a specific subgroup sharing a common identity. It is typically rooted in factors like race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, or is sexualized in nature. The most common forms of “Online abuse” in sport are: ...
[I am not copying here, but descriptions are provided for Flaming, Harassment, Denigration, Outing, Cyberstalking.]
ARTICLE 11 Conflicts of Interest (pp. 7-9)
[For 2024, Article 11 has been expanded to three full pages with lots of detailed rules, with the lion's share pertaining to figure skating.
For 2023, Article 11 was only three short paragraphs.]
For 2023, Article 11 was only three short paragraphs.]
In this post, I have quoted just some of the additions for 2024.
For anyone wondering about other topics/issues, please look at the entire code before assuming that something is not covered in the ISU document. Thank you.
