How to comply with minimum standard 1

This page explains how to comply with minimum standard 1: Prohibit behaviours that are a threat to integrity.

To meet minimum standard 1, you must have implemented the following requirements within 12 months of adopting the Integrity Code.

You must implement and have a policy that prohibits behaviours that are a threat to integrity. To do this you can either: 

• use the Commission’s prohibited behaviour policy template  

• amend your existing policies or create a new one.  

Whichever you choose, your policy must meet the requirements as highlighted in the prohibited behaviour policy template. 

Download this checklist

Download the Integrity Code checklist for minimum standard 1 (PDF 57.1KB)

To meet minimum standard 1, you must:

Prohibit behaviours that are a threat to integrity 

Your policy must:

  • define prohibited behaviours using the definitions in

  • Schedule 1 of the Integrity Code 

  • forbid these behaviours in your organisation and in the environments, activities or events you’re responsible for 

  • make it a breach of the policy if a person engages or attempts to engage in a prohibited behaviour 

  • let your members know how to raise a concern about prohibited behaviour. 

If you’re a recreation organisation, you don’t have to prohibit competition manipulation. 

Your organisation must:

  • make sure everyone in your organisation is aware of the prohibited behaviours policy and knows they need to follow it  

  • make the policy available (eg, by publishing it on your website or member portal) and let your members know where to find it 

  • let your members know that they can raise concerns or make a complaint about prohibited behaviour, without fear of retaliation, to your organisation or to the Commission. 

  • take reports of prohibited behaviour seriously 

  • resolve or discipline prohibited behaviour according to your dispute resolution and disciplinary processes 

  • regularly review your policy to ensure it’s fit for purpose and complies with the Integrity Code. 

Your organisation should:

  • put in place measures to prevent prohibited behaviours   

  • share information and provide education to help everyone identify, prevent and respond to prohibited behaviours. 

  • prohibit any other behaviours you consider necessary to prevent harm or misconduct, uphold your obligations (eg, to an international federation), or protect your members.

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