6.6 Sport And The Law

Question 1

Define damages

Answer 1

Individuals seeking legal redress and compensation for loss of earnings must prove that they’ve suffered an injury as a result of deliberate, harmful and reckless actions of an opponent

Question 2

Define Bosman rulling

Answer 2

Gives professional footballers the right to a free transfer at the end of their contratc

Question 3

Why might athletes need assistance from the law? (SOCCER)

Answer 3

Spectators attacking players
Opponents being violent
Contractual issues with sponsors
Contractual issues with employers
Equality of opportunities issues (racism)
Referring negligence

Question 4

Define negligence

Answer 4

Conduct falling below a reasonable standard leading to a breach of the duty of care

Question 5

Define duty of care

Answer 5

A legal obligation imposed on someone if they’re responsible for a group of people

Question 6

In what ways do coaches owe a duty of care?

Answer 6

Health and safety
Protection from abuse
Must educate their athletes about drugs and give advice

Question 7

Name the Latin term relating to the coaches responsibility

Answer 7

In loco paretnis

Question 8

Define ‘in loco parentis’

Answer 8

Means “in the place of a parent”. The authority parents assign to another adult who will take care of their child.

Question 9

Which legislation acts are in place to control fan behaviour and improve safety?

Answer 9

1. Occupiers Liability Act 1957
2. Safety of Sports Ground Act 1975
3. Sporting Events Act 1985
4. Fire Safety and Safety of Place of Sport Act 1987
5. The Football Spectators Act 1989
6. The Football Offences Act 1991