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Discover the legal foundation, mission, and regulatory framework of the Moroccan Sports Arbitration Chamber
Formation and Jurisdiction of the Sports Arbitration Chamber
Chamber Establishment
The Sports Arbitration Chamber was established and activated on December 19, 2018, in application of the provisions of Law 30.09 relating to physical education and sports and Decree No. 2.10.628. Mr. Ibrahim Al-Naeem was appointed as President of the Chamber by the Minister in charge of Sports.
The Chamber's jurisdiction is defined by Article 44 of Law No. 30.09, and implementing Decree No. 2.10.628 issued on November 21, 2011, specifically in the third section from Article 38 to Article 78.
Chamber Competence
The Chamber is competent to examine disputes related to the organization or practice of physical and sports activities, based on:
An arbitration clause included in the contract between the parties, or an arbitration agreement concluded later after the dispute arises.
The scope of jurisdiction includes disputes between athletes:
Exceptions:
The Sports Arbitration Chamber does not have jurisdiction over the following disputes:
Chamber Composition
The Chamber consists of two arbitration bodies:
A first instance body composed of three arbitrators.
An appellate body composed of five arbitrators.
In addition to the court clerk.
The President of the Chamber prepares the list of arbitrators, after approval by the National Olympic Committee, and this list is reviewed every four years (with no fewer than fifteen (15) arbitrators).
The President of the Chamber and the arbitrators are prohibited from:
Official Legal Documents
Collection of official documents and laws governing the Moroccan Sports Arbitration Chamber
Extract from Law 30.09 - Sports Arbitration Chamber
Official extract from Law No. 30.09 on physical education and sports, defining the specific provisions for the Sports Arbitration Chamber and Olympic movement
Decree on Sports Arbitration Chamber Fees and Costs
Ministerial decree No. 2321-18 setting the registration fee amount and scale for calculating administrative costs and arbitrators' fees
Arbitration Award
Interactive timeline showing the arbitration award process from decision to enforcement
Tribunal Decision
The arbitration tribunal issues its award by majority vote, and the award must be written, reasoned, dated, and signed by all arbitrators and the court clerk.
Party Notification
The award is communicated to the parties within eight (8) days from the date of its issuance.
Appeal Opportunity
The first instance award is subject to appeal within ten (10) days from the date of notification.
Final & Binding Decision
The final award, whether first instance after the appeal period expires or appellate, becomes enforceable and not subject to any appeal.
Previous Cases Statistics
Historical overview of arbitration cases handled by the chamber from 2019 to 2024
Total Cases
245
Average per Year
41
Peak Year
2024
Statistical Analysis
Key Observations
Significant increase in cases from 2021 onwards, indicating growing trust in the arbitration system
2024 shows exceptional growth with 147 cases, representing a 374% increase from 2023
Stable foundation established in 2019-2020 with consistent case volumes
Professional Impact
The increasing trend demonstrates the chamber's effectiveness in providing professional dispute resolution services, contributing to the enhancement of medical practice standards and professional relationships within the healthcare sector.
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