Disciplinary Proposals

Two motions cover the proposals for reforming the disciplinary rules of the association

Two motions cover the proposals for reforming the disciplinary rules of the association. The first, number 15 proposes the adoption of all proposals not deemed part of the playing rules.

Motion 16 proposes the experimental adoption of those which are deemed part of the playing rules - which can only be permanently changed every five years.

Main Points:

A sending-off for two bookings shall be punishable by suspension for the remainder of the match only.

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No suspension shall be served during the months of December and January unless there is a player is involved in club or National League fixtures during these months. The balance of any such suspension shall be served after February 1st.

A committee in charge of discipline shall send notice to anyone alleged to have committed an offence within three (instead of seven) days of receiving a referee's report.

The Reinstatements (Mercy) Committee shall meet quarterly (rather than annually).

Notice of appeal shall be lodged within three days.

Video evidence shall be considered but not for the purposes of challenging the result of a match.

Provincial councils shall cede their powers to appoint referees (to the new Central Referees Appointments Committee) and of disciplinary jurisdiction (to the Games Administration Committee).

The new Central Referees Appointments Committee shall comprise the chairman of the GAC, the chairman of the National Referees Committee and a third member appointed by Management Committee.

A referee's report must be submitted within three days or if the committee in charge deems it necessary, 24 hours.