The Disputes, Ethics and Disciplinary Unit (DEDU) consists of eight members, including a chairperson, all to be appointed for four years (currently until the end of April 2027) by the Managing Board. Each member shall ensure a high standard of reputation. The DEDU’s Chairman is Malek Badri.

 

The DEDU has jurisdiction to hear cases

• where a breach of the applicable regulations allegedly accrued,

• of international dimension arising from the International Boxing Association’s (IBA) Constitution and Regulations, Confederations’ Constitutions and Regulations,

• arising from IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned competitions (excluding challenging of sporting results),

• arising from elections in National Federations,

• regarding change of sports nationality and eligibility to represent a National Federation, and

• of international dimension where there is an arbitration clause to settle a contractual dispute.

 

The DEDU is independent in taking the decisions within its competence, and it meets whenever necessary.

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