The protection of minors, that is persons under the age of 18 years old, in association football in Germany, is focussed on safeguarding them from abuse, violence, and exploitation, which is overseen by the German Football Association (Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB)) and the corresponding legal regulations. The key
In the United Kingdom (UK), the legal protection of minors, that is, persons under the age of 18, in sport focuses on safeguarding them from abuse and harm and applies and enforces a duty of care on sports organisations and coaches. This is achieved through statutory legislation,
The legal protection of minors (that is, persons under the age of 18 years old) in sport in Switzerland is centred on safety, combating abuse, and upholding ethical standards through Swiss Sport Integrity. This is an independent body, which is responsible for enforcing the Swiss Olympic Ethics Statute,