An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned a referee match observer for breaching FA Rule E3.
It was alleged that Brian Curson acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words, which is contrary to FA Rule E3.1, while he attended an EFL League One fixture between Luton Town and Rotherham United.
It was further alleged that this constitutes an ‘Aggravated Breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as the words included a reference - whether express or implied - to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality.
The referee match observer subsequently denied the charge and the Regulatory Commission found it to be proven following a hearing. The Regulatory Commission also imposed a nine-week suspension from all football and football-related activity; a £200 fine; a mandatory education programme; and a warning as to future conduct.
The Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for its decisions can be seen below.
