Cap. 455 Art. 3Declaration of principles.

(1) Physical Education and Sport shall be taught and practised in all primary and secondary schools as further set out in laws, regulations, curricula and directives applicable to such schools and issued under the Education Act.

(2) The State recognises that no discrimination should be permitted on the grounds of sex, race, colour, religion or political opinion or residence within different localities of Malta in the access to sport facilities or to sport activities.

(3) The State recognises that everyone should have the opportunity to take part in sport, and that where necessary, additional measures shall be taken aimed at enabling and encouraging women and young gifted people, as well as disadvantaged or disabled persons or groups of such persons, to effectively take advantage of such opportunities.

(4) All sport activities shall respect the human dignity and the health and safety and general welfare of all participants in sport. All participants in sport activities shall follow the rules of fair play. All organisations and persons involved in sport activities shall endeavour to ensure that no unsanctioned use is made in sport of illegal substances or of performance enhancing drugs or doping methods in sport.

(5) In the promotion of sport no use shall be made of promotional material or methods that tend to exploit young people.

(6) Repealed by Act LIV.2021.76.

(7) The provisions of this article shall not be enforceable in any court, but the principles herein contained shall be of guidance in the regulation and promotion of sport in Malta.