The Afghan police force and the Afghan army should be constantly watched over and severe punishment and disciplinary actions should be taken against anyone who engages in corruption or illegal activities, like opium trade.

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European football's governing body Uefa handed down the punishment after a disciplinary hearing on Monday.

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He contended that any action had to be taken solely by the Board's disciplinary committee and also claimed that the punishment was "harsh and discriminatory".

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And records show that the number of courts-martial proceedings, the judicial process the military uses to determine guilt or innocence and the appropriate punishment for soldiers accused of criminal and disciplinary offenses, have been the lowest on record for the Navy, Army and Air Force Department of Defense.

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Former Sale forward Peter Anglesea was handed a 12-month ban for eye-gouging in 2001, though his punishment was overturned by a subsequent Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing.

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The officials missed the incident, meaning he escaped on-field punishment, but Suarez could still be subject to a disciplinary hearing.

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