Sport and the Law

Question 1

How does the law protect performers
(Hint:SOCCER acronym)

Answer 1

-Spectators attacking players
-Opponents being too violent
-Contractual issues with sponsors (Bosman Ruling)
-Contractual issues with employers
-Equality of opportunity
-Refereeing negligence

Question 2

What is negligence

Answer 2

When someone fails to take reasonable care for another person to avoid any dangers that could cause harm/wrongdoing

Question 3

Name and explain different parts of a coach’s duty of care

Answer 3

Health and safety:
-Must have access to first aid
-Must have a means of contacting emergency services when necessary

Protection from abuse:
-Coaches must protect athletes from emotional and physical abuse

Supplements:
-Coaches must educate their athletes about drug use and abuse
-Provision of guidance around nutrition and PEDs

Duty of care:
-maintaining appropriate adult to child ratios
-ensuring adults are safe to work with children
-keeping up-to-date contact and medical details as well as registers

Question 4

Use of legislation in relation to spectators

Answer 4

-Removal of terrace and fences (easy escape route to pitch when there’s a risk of stampede)
-All seater stadiums
-Alcohol sales controlled in and around the ground
-Police imposed kick off times
-Increased security and police prescence
-Tougher deterrents for those who break the rules