French Sports Code
In forceThe conciliation hearing takes place on the premises of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee, unless the conciliator decides otherwise.
The conciliation hearing is not public. The parties themselves attend the debates and may be assisted or represented by counsel of their choice. They may call witnesses or experts at their own expense.
The conciliators preside over the proceedings. They may arrange for a member of the French Olympic and Sports Committee's legal affairs department to be heard.
During the hearing, the parties, their counsel or representatives are invited to debate. Any new argument may be raised at the hearing by one of the parties or ex officio by the conciliator, with the adversarial procedure continuing during the hearing or at a later date.
When an agreement, even if partial, is reached at the hearing, it is recorded in minutes signed by the conciliators and the parties present and communicated on the spot to the parties, who immediately acknowledge receipt.
If the parties fail to reach an agreement at the hearing, the conciliators shall notify them of the conciliation measures without delay and by any means.
