implementing the Concordat of 15 November 2007 on Measures against Violence at Sporting Events (LC-MVMS) - Title (LC-MVMS)

1. The purpose of this Act is

a. to designate the competent authorities for implementing the concordat of November 15, 2007, establishing measures against violence at sports events (hereinafter: the concordat) [A];

b. to enact measures complementary to those of the concordat.

1. The head of the department responsible for security may prohibit a sporting event

a. in case of a risk of violence, or

b. if the organizer fails to comply with specific obligations imposed upon them by the authorities.

1. The cantonal police is, unless otherwise provided by the present law, the competent authority within the meaning of the concordat [A].

2. It is notably competent to render decisions and order measures relating to

a. match authorization (Art. 3a of the concordat);

b. the searching of spectators by private security companies (Art. 3b of the concordat);

c. perimeter bans (Art. 4 of the concordat);

d. the obligation to report (Art. 6 of the concordat);

e. detention (Art. 8 of the concordat).

3. It is furthermore competent to recommend the pronouncement of a stadium ban within the meaning of Article 10 of the concordat [A].

4. The cantonal police shall seize material that could be used to commit acts of violence against persons or objects in stadiums, ice rinks, sports halls, in the vicinity of these places, as well as on the outward and return journeys to them. It shall rule on the fate of the objects thus sequestered.

5. The Council of State shall enact the seizure procedure and the rules concerning the confiscation and destruction of seized material.

1. Intervention fees are charged to match organizers under the conditions set forth by the law on billing for material services provided by State services during events.

2. The competent authority shall not grant a total exemption under Article 2 of the Event Billing Law to sports event organizers who have not taken the required measures to minimize the risks of unsportsmanlike and/or violent behavior.

3. The Cantonal Police levies a fee for the decisions it makes pursuant to Article 4.

1. The Court of Coercive Measures is competent to verify whether the custody is in accordance with the law (Art. 8, para. 5 of the Concordat [A]).

1. Regarding persons under the age of 18 (hereinafter: minors), the President of the Juvenile Court is competent to verify if the custody is in accordance with the law (Art. 8, para. 5 of the [A] Concordat).

2. The minor acts through their legal representative; they may also act on their own if they are capable of discernment.

3. When the minor's legal representative is prevented, the competent authority requests the guardianship authority to appoint a curator.

4. Procedural acts intended for a minor are notified to their legal representative and, if necessary, to the person exercising domestic authority over them.

1. The person held in police custody has the right to have their detention communicated to relatives and third parties who need to be informed. The competent authority is responsible for this notification, which must occur within twelve hours. In the case of a minor, this notification must occur as soon as possible.

1. Anyone who violates this law or its implementing provisions shall be subject to a fine.

2. The law on contraventions [C] is applicable.

3. Attempt, complicity, and negligence are punishable.

1. Upon the entry into force of the Act of 19 May 2009 introducing the Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure of 5 October 2007 [D], Article 5 of the present Act shall be amended as follows

"Coercive Measures Court"

"The Coercive Measures Court is competent to verify whether custody is in conformity with the law (Art. 8, para. 5 of the Concordat [A])".

1. The Council of State is entrusted with the execution of the present law. It shall publish the text in accordance with article 84, paragraph 1, letter a) of the Cantonal Constitution and shall determine, by decree, the date of its entry into force.