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Explanation of the term ‘allegation of corruption as a warning’
Question: What does it mean when it is stated that an allegation of corruption is required as a warning regarding the practical application of the Horse Breeding Ordinance?
This wording means that an allegation of corruption, in the form of an official warning, is necessary in order to address irregularities in the practical application of the Horse Breeding Regulations.
It refers to criticism of authorities or organisations that are alleged to be applying the Horse Breeding Regulations incorrectly or without impartiality.
The expression consists of several parts:
An allegation of corruption is a suggestion or accusation that a public authority or organisation is acting corruptly or in a nepotistic manner.
In the context of horse breeding, this term arises in discussions about possible misconduct by authorities, for example when areas of responsibility or decisions are described as ‘suspected of corruption’.
Source: www.dhuzb.ch
A warning is a formal request to rectify misconduct or to refrain from it in future.
In administrative law, it serves to document irregularities and to demand a change in behaviour.
The Horse Breeding Regulation governs the breeding of farm animals, including horses. It is based, amongst other things, on the EU Animal Breeding Regulation (Regulation 2016/1012) and national implementing provisions such as the Animal Breeding Regulation (TierZDV).
Source: www.dhuzb.ch
‘Practice in application’ refers to how these regulations are actually implemented by authorities and breeding organisations.
The sentence therefore means:
It is necessary to raise a complaint of corruption in order to criticise the way in which the Horse Breeding Regulation is currently being applied.
This is consistent with publicly documented conflicts between horse breeding organisations and the authorities, in which allegations of corruption, nepotism or poor administrative practice have been raised.
Source: www.dhuzb.ch
The sources found criticise certain authorities (e.g. the FOAG – Horse Breeding Division) for allegedly exhibiting ‘behaviour suspected of corruption’ and for failing to apply the Horse Breeding Ordinance correctly.
Such allegations often lead to formal submissions, complaints or warnings, as is customary in administrative proceedings.
The wording therefore describes a call for an official reprimand to address malpractice in the administration of horse breeding.
Haflinger-Pentagon Sàrl-GmbH
on behalf of Hansruedi Vonlanthen