Yesterday afternoon we learned that the Permanent Commission of the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sports agreed at the weekly meeting to a proposed resolution that sets a precedent. Proposing to punish a fan for his racist attacks on social networks against Vinicius. According to the text, it says, “to propose a very serious penalty of 60,001 euros and a ban on access to sports venues for two years to a fan identified as the author of the repeated dissemination of numerous racist insults and images of the same nature against the player.” Vinicius José de Oliveira do Nascimento (Vinicius Jr.) through his social network profile X. “It was also agreed to refer the facts to Prosecutor’s Office if they constitute a hate crime.
Now this proposal must be implemented because the Commission does not have the power to impose sanctions. And as established by the law against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport, it is Secretary of State for Security responsible for the execution of this penalty given its value. In the text, it says:
“The Secretary of State for Security, from 60,000.01 euros to 180,000 euros.”
When the fines exceed 180,000 euros, it is in the hands of Home Office and even the Council of Ministers.
“The Ministry of the Interior, from 180,000.01 euros to 360,000 euros.
The Council of Ministers, from 360,000.01 euros to 650,000 euros.”
He also agreed to refer the facts to the Prosecutor’s Office in case they constitute a hate crime.
Source: La Verdad
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