Aggravating or Mitigating Factors

In Simple Terms

When the Cost Cap Adjudication Panel decides on penalties for teams that break spending rules, they consider whether there are factors that make the violation worse (aggravating) or less serious (mitigating). This means a team's circumstances and intentions can affect how harsh the punishment will be.

• The panel doesn't apply the same punishment in every case—they look at the specific circumstances
• Aggravating factors make penalties harsher (e.g., intentional breach, repeat violations)
• Mitigating factors can reduce penalties (e.g., honest mistake, immediate correction, cooperation)
• All relevant factors from Article A7.12.7 must be considered in the decision