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REGULATION 20 20.13.2 It is the responsibility of each Union in membership of World Rugby to ensure that in such circumstances it is able by reference to its regulations or otherwise to effect and/or recognise such provisional suspension on the Player or Person concerned. 20.14 Unforeseen Circumstances 20.14.1 In respect of any matter not provided for in this Regulation the appropriate body or Person shall take a decision according to general principles of natural justice and fairness. 20.15 The Role of World Rugby in Misconduct Matters 20.15.1 Where World Rugby reasonably determines that circumstances exist or could arise where it is in the overall interests of the Game to intercede, World Rugby shall be entitled to appoint a designated disciplinary officer to undertake an investigation into incidents that constitute or may be capable of constituting Misconduct on the part of a Player, Person or other party. 20.15.2 World Rugby shall appoint a designated disciplinary officer for all World Rugby Matches. 20.15.3 Where World Rugby appoints a designated disciplinary officer, the role shall be undertaken by the Disciplinary Officer of World Rugby (or his nominee). 20.16 Special Provisions relating to Sevens Matches and Tournaments 20.16.1 The structure of Sevens events, with multiple Matches taking place on the same day, means that expedition in dealing with any Misconduct matters which may arise is important. The supplemental provisions in this Regulation 20.16 are intended to provide assistance in dealing expeditiously with Misconduct complaints at Sevens events. 20.16.2 Ordinarily a Judicial Officer shall be appointed to deal with Misconduct matters at Sevens events. 20.16.3 The Judicial Officer shall deal with cases involving alleged Misconduct as soon as practicable and, wherever possible, during the course of the tournament. If a case is not dealt with during the course of a tournament it will, ordinarily, be dealt with as soon as reasonably practicable following the conclusion of the tournament, at a convenient location for the Player(s), Person(s) or other party(ies) concerned. This location does not have to be in the country in which the tournament was played and shall be determined by the Judicial Officer in consultation with the Host Union or Tournament Organiser or World Rugby. 20.16.4 To be valid, any appeal against the decision of a Judicial Officer in relation to Misconduct must be lodged with the designated disciplinary officer (or his nominee) in writing within 7 days of the notification of the written decision of the Judicial Officer to the Union, or Player or Person concerned, or his/their representative(s), if any. Last update: 14 January, 2015 308


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