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Part appendices

Section N — International Juries

See rules 70.3(a) and 91(b). This appendix shall not be changed by the notice of race, sailing instructions or national prescriptions.

N3

PROCEDURES

N3.1:

Members shall not be regarded as having a significant conflict of interest (see rule 63.3) by reason of their nationality, club membership or similar. When otherwise considering a significant conflict of interest as required by rule 63.3, considerable weight must be given to the fact that decisions of an international jury cannot be appealed and this may affect the perception of fairness and lower the level of conflict that is significant. In case of doubt, the hearing should proceed as permitted by rule N1.6.

N3.2:

If a panel fails to agree on a decision it may adjourn, in which case the chair shall refer the matter to a properly constituted panel with as many members as possible, which may be the full jury.

Definitions in Context

Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest exists if a person

  • (a) may gain or lose as a result of a decision to which that person contributes,
  • (b) may reasonably appear to have a personal or financial interest which could affect that person’s ability to be impartial, or
  • (c) has a close personal interest in a decision.

Rule N2

An international jury is responsible for hearing and deciding all protests , requests for redress and other matters arising under the rules of Part 5 . When ask...

Rule N4

The World Sailing Code of Ethics contains procedures that apply to specific international events with regard to the appointment of a person to conduct any inves...

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