Premier League needs to update and bar human-rights abusers, says Amnesty | The Guardian

Pressure group outlines demand in letter to Richard MastersMove follows collapse of Saudi-led buyout of NewcastleThe Premier League must change its rules to prevent human-rights abusers from taking control of clubs, Amnesty International has said.In a letter to the chief executive, Richard Masters, Amnesty has suggested changes to the owners’ and directors’ test that would disqualify prospective owners “on the grounds of contributing to human-rights violations”. Continue reading…

• Pressure group outlines demand in letter to Richard Masters
• Move follows collapse of Saudi-led buyout of Newcastle

The Premier League must change its rules to prevent human-rights abusers from taking control of clubs, Amnesty International has said.

In a letter to the chief executive, Richard Masters, Amnesty has suggested changes to the owners’ and directors’ test that would disqualify prospective owners “on the grounds of contributing to human-rights violations”.

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