Scope and principles

What to focus on while you read

FIFA Code of Ethics — who is bound, applicability, and Ethics Committee structure

Part I of the FIFA Code of Ethics defines who is bound by the Code, when it applies, and how the Ethics Committee is organised. Exam stems often test whether a person was covered on the day of the conduct and which chamber is competent.

Key points

• The Code binds persons who exercise functions for FIFA, confederations, associations, leagues and clubs, and other covered roles listed in the Code.
• Applicability in time and custom/jurisprudence fill gaps where the written Code is silent.
• The Ethics Committee is divided into investigatory and adjudicatory chambers with distinct roles.
• FCE Articles 1–5 are about scope and organisation — not the same as Ethical Recruitment Guide decimal provisions (5.1 / 5.3).

Exam traps

• Treating Ethical Recruitment Guide Article 5.x as FIFA Code of Ethics Article 5.
• Assuming anyone ever employed in football remains permanently bound after leaving all functions.
• Sending a pure FCE scope question to the Disciplinary Committee instead of the Ethics Committee framework.

Unit outline

1. Article 1: Scope of applicability

2. Article 2: Persons covered

3. Article 3

4. Article 4

5. Article 5