ARTICLE 1: INTRODUCTION, SCOPE AND APPLICATION

1.1The ICC has adopted this Anti-Corruption Code in recognition of the following fundamental sporting imperatives:

1.1.1 All cricket matches are to be contested on a level playing-field, with the outcome to be determined solely by the respective merits of the competing teams and to remain uncertain until the cricket match is completed. This is the essential characteristic that gives sport its unique appeal.

1.1.2 Public confidence in the authenticity and integrity of the sporting contest is therefore vital. If that confidence is undermined, then the very essence of cricket will be shaken to the core.

1.1.3 Advancing technology and increasing popularity have led to a substantial increase in the amount, and the sophistication, of betting on cricket matches. The development of new betting products, including spread-betting and betting exchanges, as well as internet and phone accounts that allow people to place a bet at any time and from any place, even after a cricket match has started, have all increased the potential for the development of corrupt betting practices. That, in turn, increases the risk that attempts will be made to involve Participants in such practices. This can create a perception that the integrity of the sport is under threat.

1.1.4 Furthermore, it is of the nature of this type of misconduct that it is carried out under cover and in secret, thereby creating significant challenges for the ICC in the enforcement of rules of conduct. As a consequence, the ICCneeds to be empowered to seek information from and share information with competent authorities and other relevant third parties, and to require Participantsto cooperate fully with all investigations and requests for information.

1.1.5 The ICC is committed to taking every step in its power (a) to prevent corrupt practices undermining the integrity of the sport of cricket, including any efforts to influence improperly the outcome or any other aspect of any Match; and (b) to preserve public confidence in the readiness, willingness and ability of the ICCand its National Cricket Federationsto protect the sport from such corrupt practices.

1.2The Anti-Corruption Code is to be interpreted and applied by reference to the fundamental sporting imperatives described in Article 1.1 (including, without limitation, where an issue arises that is not expressly addressed in the Anti-Corruption Code). Such interpretation and application shall take precedence over any strict legal or technical interpretations of the Anti-Corruption Code that may otherwise be proposed.

1.3Unless otherwise indicated, references in the Anti-Corruption Codeto Articles and Appendices are to articles and appendices of the Anti-Corruption Code. Words in italicised text in the Anti-Corruption Code are defined terms. Unless set out in the Articles below, their respective definitions are set out in Appendix 1.

1.4This Anti-Corruption Codeapplies to all *Participants.*For these purposes, a "Participant" is:

1.4.1any cricketer who:

1.4.1.1is selected (or who has been selected in the preceding twenty-four (24) months) to participate in an International Matchand/or a Domestic Matchfor any playing or touring club, team or squad that is a member of, affiliated to, or otherwise falls within the jurisdiction of, a National Cricket Federation; and/or

1.4.1.2is subject to an unexpired period of Ineligibilityimposed on him/her pursuant to this Anti-Corruption Codeand/or any anti-corruption rules of any National Cricket Federation

(a "Player"); and/or

1.4.2any coach, trainer, manager, selector, team owner or official, doctor, physiotherapist or any other person who:

1.4.2.1 is employed by, represents or is otherwise affiliated to (or who has been employed by, has represented or has been otherwise affiliated to in the preceding twenty-four (24) months) a team that participates in International Matchesand/or a playing or touring club, team or squad that participates in Domestic Matchesand is a member of, affiliated to, or otherwise falls within the jurisdiction of, a National Cricket Federation; and/or

1.4.2.2 is subject to an unexpired period of Ineligibilityimposed on him/her pursuant to this Anti-Corruption Codeand/or any anti-corruption rules of any National Cricket Federation

(a "Player Support Personnel"); and/or

1.4.3any ICC Official, Match Referee, Pitch Curator, Player Agent, Umpireor Umpire Support Personnel.

1.5Each Participant is automatically bound by this Anti-Corruption Code as soon as he/she becomes a Participant. From that point, he/she shall be deemed to have agreed:

1.5.1not to engage in Corrupt Conductin respect of any International Match, wherever it is held and whether or not he/she is personally participating or involved in any way in it;

1.5.2that it is his/her personal responsibility to familiarise him/herself with all of the requirements of the Anti-Corruption Code, and to comply with those requirements (where applicable);

1.5.3to submit to the jurisdiction of the ICCto investigate apparent or suspected Corrupt Conduct that would amount to a violation of the Anti-Corruption Code;

1.5.4to submit to the jurisdiction of any Anti-Corruption Tribunalconvened under the Anti-Corruption Codeto hear and determine, (a) any allegation by the ICCthat the Participanthas committed Corrupt Conductunder the Anti-Corruption Code; and (b) any related issue (e.g., any challenge to the validity of the charges or to the jurisdiction of the ICC or the Anti-Corruption Tribunal, as applicable);

1.5.5to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the CASto hear and determine appeals made pursuant to this Anti-Corruption Code;

1.5.6not to bring any proceedings in any court or other forum that are inconsistent with the foregoing submissions to the jurisdiction of the aforementioned tribunals and the CAS;

1.5.7for purposes of applicable data protection and other laws and for all other purposes, to the collection, processing, disclosure and use of information relating to him/herself and his/her activities, including personal information relating to him/herself and his/her activities, to the extent expressly permitted under the terms of the Anti-Corruption Code (and that he/she shall confirm such agreement in writing upon demand); and

1.5.8 to waive and forfeit any rights, defences and privileges provided by any law in any jurisdiction to withhold, or reject the provision of, information requested by the ACU General Manager in a Demand.

1.6Without prejudice to Article 1.5, a Participantshall also be bound by all *National Cricket Federations'*anti-corruption rules:

1.6.1not to commit Corrupt Conductas set out under those rules; and

1.6.2to submit to the jurisdiction of first instance and appeal hearing panels convened under those rules to hear and determine allegations of breach of such rules and related issues.

1.7For the avoidance of any doubt:

1.7.1Where a Participant’salleged Corrupt Conductwould amount solely to a violation of this Anti-Corruption Code(whether such Corrupt Conductactually relates to an International Matchor not), the ICCwill have the exclusive right to take action against the Participantunder this Anti-Corruption Codefor such Corrupt Conduct;

1.7.2Where a Participant’salleged Corrupt Conductwould amount solely to a violation of the anti-corruption rules of a National Cricket Federation(whether such Corrupt Conductactually relates to a Domestic Matchor not*)*, the relevant National Cricket Federationwill have the exclusive right to take action against the Participantunder its own anti-corruption rules.

1.7.3Where a Participant’salleged Corrupt Conductwould amount to a violation of (a) this Anti-Corruption Codeand one or more of the anti-corruption rules of any National Cricket Federationor (b) two or more of the anti-corruption rules of any National Cricket Federation:

1.7.3.1if the alleged Corrupt Conductrelates solely to one or more International Matches(other than International Tour Matches), the ICCwill have the exclusive right to take action against the Participant under this Anti-Corruption Codefor such Corrupt Conduct;

1.7.3.2if the alleged Corrupt Conductrelates solely to one or more International Tour Matches, then, unless otherwise agreed between the ICCand the relevant National Cricket Federation(s):

1.7.3.2.1the ICCwill have the priority right and responsibility to take action under this Anti-Corruption Codeagainst any Participantwho participated on behalf of, or who was in any way associated with, or whose Corrupt Conduct was related to, the participating representative team of a Full Member (or Associate Memberwith Test and/or ODI or T20I Status) in the International Tour Match;

1.7.3.2.2the National Cricket Federationin whose jurisdiction the match(es) was/were played will have the priority right and responsibility to take action under its anti-corruption rules against any Participantwho participated on behalf of, or who was in any way associated with, or whose Corrupt Conductwas related to, the participating domestic, guest or invitational team in the International Tour Match;

1.7.3.3if the alleged Corrupt Conductrelates to one or more International Matchesand one or more Domestic Matches, the ICCand the relevant National Cricket Federation(s) shall agree between them which of them shall take action (and, where applicable, in which order) against any relevant Participantfor such Corrupt Conductand, in the absence of agreement, the ICC shall take action solely with respect to Corrupt Conductrelating to the relevant International Matchesand the National Cricket Federation(s) shall take action solely with respect to Corrupt Conductrelating to the relevant Domestic Matches;

1.7.3.4if the alleged Corrupt Conductrelates solely to one or more Domestic Matches, the National Cricket Federationin whose jurisdiction the *Domestic Match(es)*was/were played will have the priority right and responsibility to take action under its anti-corruption rules against any relevant Participant for such Corrupt Conduct(irrespective of the nationality or place of residence of the Participant), but where it fails to take any action under its anti-corruption rules within 180 days of becoming aware of the Corrupt Conduct or agrees to defer to the National Cricket Federationto which the Participantis affiliated, the National Cricket Federationto which the Participantis affiliated may instead take action against the Participantin respect of such Corrupt Conductunder its anti-corruption rules provided it has first given notice in writing of such to the National Cricket Federationin whose jurisdiction the *Domestic Match(es)*was/were played;

1.7.3.5if the alleged Corrupt Conductrelates to an offence under any of Article 2.4 of the Anti-Corruption Code(or any analogous provision in the anti-corruption rules of any National CricketFederation) and does not in any way relate to either an International Matchor a Domestic Match,the ICCand the relevant National Cricket Federation(s) shall agree between them which of them shall take action (and, where applicable, in which order) against any relevant Participantfor such Corrupt Conductprovided, however, that in the absence of agreement, the ICC shall not take action with respect to the relevant Corrupt Conductunless the relevant Participanthas played in an International Matchin the previous twelve (12) months prior to the date the alleged offence was committed.

1.8Where the ICCand/or any relevant National Cricket Federationagree between them, in accordance with the principles described in Article 1.7, above, that in any particular circumstances it would be more appropriate for:

1.8.1the ICC to take action under the Anti-Corruption Codein relation to any Corrupt Conduct relating to one or more Domestic Matchesand one or more International Matches, then all references in the Anti-Corruption Code to ‘International Match’ shall be deemed to be extended to include the relevant ‘Domestic Match’; or

1.8.2any relevant National Cricket Federation to take action under its own anti-corruption rules in relation to any Corrupt Conduct relating to one or more International Matchesand one or more Domestic Matchesplayed within the jurisdiction of another National Cricket Federation, then all references in its own anti-corruption rules to ‘Domestic Matches’ shall be deemed to be extended to include the relevant ‘International Match’ or such other relevant ‘Domestic Match’.

1.9Each Participantshall continue to be bound by and required to comply with theAnti-Corruption Code until he/she no longer qualifies as a Participant(the “End Date”)**.**Notwithstanding the foregoing, the ICC shall continue to have jurisdiction over him/her under the Anti-Corruption Code after the End Datein respect of matters taking place prior to the End Date; and he/she shall continue to be bound by and required to comply with this Anti-Corruption Code after the End Datewith respect to the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of such matters.

1.10Without prejudice to any of the foregoing, the ICC(through the ACU) and the National Cricket Federationsshall be responsible for promoting awareness of and education regarding the Anti-Corruption Codeamongst all Participants.

1.11This Anti-Corruption Codeand the anti-corruption rules of the National Cricket Federationsare not criminal laws but rather disciplinary rules of professional conduct for those involved in the sport of cricket. However, Corrupt Conduct may also be a criminal offence and/or a breach of other applicable laws or regulations. The Anti-Corruption Code is intended to supplement such laws and regulations. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, construed or applied, to prejudice or undermine in any way the application of such laws and regulations. Participantsmust comply with all applicable laws and regulations at all times.

1.12For the avoidance of any doubt, nothing in this Anti-Corruption Codeis intended in any way:

1.12.1to replace or amend the ICC’s Policy on Member Associations with Betting Companies, which shall remain in full force and effect and binding at all times on all relevant parties;

1.12.2to replace or amend the ICC’s Minimum Standards for Players and Match Officials Area which shall remain in full force and effect and binding at all times on all relevant parties;

1.12.3to replace or amend the ICC’s Clothing and Equipment Rules and Regulations, which shall remain in full force and effect and binding at all times on all relevant parties.