Representation
1. During any dealings with the Ethics Committee, parties and other persons bound by this Code may have legal representation at their own cost and expense.
2. The parties and other persons bound by this Code are free to choose their own legal counsel or representation.
3. The Ethics Committee may request that the representatives of parties and other persons bound by this Code submit a duly signed power of attorney.
4. The Ethics Committee can limit the number of legal representatives of a party if deemed excessive. 38bis Legal aid
1. In order to guarantee their rights, individuals bound by this Code and with insufficient financial means may request legal aid from FIFA for the purpose of proceedings before the Ethics Committee.
2. Applicants for legal aid must submit reasoned requests and supporting documents.
3. The secretariat establishes a list of pro bono counsel.
4. According to each applicant’s needs, and subject to prior written confirmation by FIFA, legal aid may be provided as follows:
- a. The applicant may be released from having to pay the costs of proceedings.
- b. Pro bono counsel may be selected by the applicant from the list established by the secretariat.
- c. The applicant’s own reasonable travel and accommodation costs and those of witnesses and experts he calls to testify may be covered by FIFA, including the travel and accommodation costs of any pro bono counsel selected from the list established by the secretariat.
5. The chairperson of the adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee decides on requests for legal aid. Such decisions are final.
6. Further conditions and requirements associated with legal aid and pro bono counsel may be communicated by circular letter.