Paper 2: Sport and The Law Flashcards
1
Q
How does sport law affect performers?
A
- Paid whilst injured due to contract laws
- Legally bound to contract for club, fines for not following
- Cannot commit illegal violent actions
- Have right to not be harmed by spectators
- Right to move freely between clubs (Bosman Ruling)
- Sponsorships
2
Q
How does sport law affect officials?
A
- Duty to protect the players’ safety
- Penalties for not negligence
- Penalties for match fixing
3
Q
How does sport law affect coaches?
A
- Duty to protect players’ safety
- Improper training technique or recklessness can lead to coach being sued by athlete if they sustain a serious injury
- Ensure players are following correct health and safety rules
- Ensure players refrain from PEDs
- Ensure players are free from any forms of abuse
4
Q
How does sport law affect spectators?
A
- Not exempt from legal charges when attending sporting events
- All-seater stadiums
- Restrictions on the sale of alcohol inside stadiums
- Increased police and CCTV presence at matches
- Bans for known hooligans
