How does the Code of conduct approach the issue of prior violations when determining sanctions?

The Code of Conduct takes prior violations into account to better evaluate a person's overall adherence to the established rules. This approach emphasizes the importance of an individual’s history with the code by assessing prior breaches as a part of a comprehensive view of compliance. By looking at past actions, the disciplinary body aims to gauge whether the individual has a pattern of behavior that may result in further infractions, thereby allowing for a more informed and fair determination of sanctions.

This method supports the principle of progressive discipline, where repeat offenders may face more severe consequences due to their established history of compliance issues. It underscores the belief that an individual’s past conduct is relevant for assessing current behaviors and potential risks to the integrity of the sport.

In contrast, other approaches that disregard prior actions or weigh them less would miss the context needed for a fair assessment of a person's conduct. Focusing solely on major breaches would overlook potentially significant minor infractions that cumulatively reflect a lack of compliance. Thus, considering all prior violations provides a holistic understanding of an agent's adherence to the Code.