Sport and the Law

Question 1

sports legislation and performers

Answer 1

injury- some injuries occur outside the sporting contest eg deliberate acts and some criminal cases have been brought forward for dangerous tackles etc
civil claims for damages can be made against the person who committed the illegal act
sport legislation protects from injury
loss of earning- legislation can be used to compensate LoE eg with USWNT, men paid 4x more but generated less money than the women
contracts- legislation allows performers to dispute contracts, performers should have the same contractual rights as another worker- Bosman ruling allows footballers free transfers at the end of their contract
protection from spectator behaviour
protect against violent play

Question 2

sport legislation and officials

Answer 2

negligence- official fails to take reasonable care for another person to avoid any dangers that could cause harm ( leads to breach of duty of care)
neg. cases can be bought against officials where they have been held responsible for not protecting the player
duty of care- legal obligation to ensure the safety or well being of others

Question 3

sports legislation and coaches

Answer 3

duty of care to eliminate potential dangers to players- involving up to date medical info of athletes, contact details for incidents, coaches are suitably trained and DBS checked, risk assessments for activities, appropriate supervision ratios

health + safety- provide first aid for athletes
protection from abuse

Question 4

sports legislation and spectators

Answer 4

all seater stadiums replacing terraces
specific laws incl. no trespassing on pitch
control of alcohol sales around ground and in ground
specified kick off times imposed by police eg early KO to reduce alcohol consumption
increased security and police presence
tougher deterrents incl. fines, imprisonments for offenders, season ticket taken, banned from ground
violent/racist individuals prosecuted