CAS judgement: UEFA ban overturned, City exonerated (report out p603)

[KS55]

The FFP rule about co-operation is so widely drafted that anything could be defined as 'non-cooperation'. And it's 99.9% certain tht we ould have taken legal advice at the time on that. If you were hauled in for questioning by the police on a serious criminal matter you would be legally entitled to refuse to co-operate with them. You have the right to remain silent so as not to incriminate yourself, and a lawyer would tell you that and support your right to do so.

I remember the outcry when the government brought in a measure to make your silence in an investigation something that could potentially be used to count against you in court.

Yes, part of Blair's attack on judicial fairness, along with double jeopardy. (Tin hat on)
I believe Uefa's rule on cooperation is unique among sporting bodies.

 

[Norbiton]

It's a bit like saying someone got off with murder on a "technicality" when there was no proof they ever murdered the victim.

More like saying someone got off a murder charge on a technicality when there's no proof that anybody died.

 

[Rammyblues]

Limitation periods are safeguards to any individual or entity against over zealous prosecution at any cost. They call it getting off on a technicality but in effect it isnt, it is a fundamental part of prosecuting cases within time limits. If you are accused of speeding you expect a notice of intended prosecution within 2 weeks and the information must be laid within 6 months of the alleged offence. If you disagree that you were speeding and the prosecution fail to establish compliance with the above the charge goes nowhere. The fact as to whether you were speeding or not is not even considered. Certain serious offences such as murder do not have any limitation of time on them.

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

Limitation periods aren’t a technicality. They are a fundamental term of the contract between UEFA and the clubs. It’s like speeding on the motorway and blaming the speed limit on a fucking technicality.

It's like being done for doing 60 in a 70.

 

[Centurions]

It's like being done for doing 60 in a 70.

TBF, most drivers seem to think they're a target, not a limit.

 

[crazyg]

It's a bit like saying someone got off with murder on a "technicality" when there was no proof they ever murdered the victim.

Meh, mere details.

 

[Impeccable One]

Might go on holiday here next year ........ is it an all inclusive resort ?

Heard if you appeal when checking out they will give you a 66% discount !

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

TBF, most drivers seem to think they're a target, not a limit.

A bit like me with my overdraft!

 

[BusterPhillips]

Latest Twitter rumours are that City are fine for the findings to be published, uefa however are not.. could just be usual Twitter BS.

 

[TheThirdDeano]

A bit like me with my overdraft!

Ahh the good old Arranged overdraft, or as I like to call it - The Bank's thank you.