The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies’ Justice and Citizenship Commission is reviewing Bill 469/2022, aimed at combating sports-related violence. Authored by Senator Alexandre Silveira and reported by Senator Jorge Kajuru, the bill proposes strict measures:
- Implementation of fan VAR technology.
- Mandatory facial recognition at stadium entrances.
- Banning of violent fans from all sporting events.
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Penalties for violence by football fans
Bill 469/2022, under review by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies’ Justice and Citizenship Commission, introduces stringent measures against violence at sporting events.
It specifies penalties for brawls at sports events, setting imprisonment from two to eight years depending on the incident’s severity.
The bill also permits judicial authorities to prevent accused individuals from attending sporting events as a preventive measure.
Violence acts by Brazilian fans
The bill’s introduction is a direct response to a series of violent instances involving fans, which have raised significant concerns about safety at sporting events and beyond. Sambafoot covered some of these incidents:
- Attack on the Fortaleza bus
- Fluminense fans clash with Boca Juniors supporters ahead of Libertadores Final
- Botafogo bus attack by Fluminense’ fans in 2023
- Incident involving Peñarol player Maxi Olivera, who was hit in the head by a stone thrown by fans after a recent match against Rosario Central in the Copa Libertadores.
At the end of #RosarioCentral–#Peñarol, a match valid for the group stage of the #CopaLibertadores, which ended 1-0, a visiting player, Maxi Olivera, was hit in the face by a stone thrown by a Rosario fan, while he and the rest of the team went to greet their fans 🤯
The player… pic.twitter.com/u5ZUMvY90F
— DCM (@DIRETTADCM) April 5, 2024
To enforce these provisions, the law recognizes the need to install facial recognition systems at stadiums for Series A to D and Copa do Brasil matches, aiming to deter known violent fans from gaining entry.
Moreover, it mandates a dedicated VAR system within stadiums, to monitor and identify fans engaging in disruptive behavior, thereby enhancing the security at sporting events.
Senator Kajuru expressed confidence in the bill’s approval, citing support from 56 senators, highlighting the legislative commitment to prevent violence at sporting events in Brazil.
