REGULATION 6 and/or appeal conducted by the Union pursuant to these Anti-Corruption Regulations and/or its anti-corruption regulations is manifestly inappropriate and/or erroneous in all of the circumstances, World Rugby may in the interests of the image of the Game assume the conduct of such investigation and/or remit a decision from a Union to be re-heard before a Judicial Officer, Judicial Committee or Appeal Committee as appropriate. 6.13 Confidentiality 6.13.1 World Rugby and the Union concerned shall take reasonable steps to maintain confidentiality with respect to any action pursuant to these Anti- Corruption Regulations, save as required with respect to compliance with applicable laws and regulations and/or competent authorities and consultation with advisers, until such time as the decision of the Judicial Committee or Judicial Officer, if any, has been reached and the Connected Person the subject of that decision and his Union have been informed. 6.14 Recognition of Decisions 6.14.1 Any decision of World Rugby or the decision of a Union where such decision is recognised and accepted by World Rugby in connection with these Anti-Corruption Regulations and/or the anti-corruption regulations of a Union, shall be recognised automatically (without the need for further formality) by all Unions and Tournament Organisers which shall take all necessary action to render such decision effective (in compliance with any applicable laws). 6.14.2 World Rugby may as appropriate recognise sanctions or penalties imposed by public authorities and/or other sports in respect of corruption and betting-related matters whether specifically defined hereunder or otherwise, and may recognise and/or impose appropriate sports-based sanctions, including without limitation the sanctions provided for in these Anti-Corruption Regulations. For the avoidance of doubt there shall be no form or time limit applicable to the recognition of any decision by World Rugby pursuant to this Regulation 6.14. Last update: 14 January, 2015 130
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