The FA Judicial Panel

In recognition of his expertise in sports law and, in particular, in sports regulatory and disciplinary tribunals, Anthony Lo Surdo SC has been appointed to The FA (England) Judicial Panel. The Judicial Panel is established by The FA Council as the pool of individuals from which Regulatory Commissions and Appeal Boards are drawn by the Judicial Panel Chair to hear cases or appeals in connection with disciplinary and other regulatory processes of The FA, such as anti-doping and integrity.

Regulatory Commissions are three-person, first-instance panels which hear cases and have the power to impose penalties, interim suspensions and other orders for misconduct against participants in the game of football. Appeal Boards are three-person panels which hear appeals of Regulatory Commission decisions.