Sport and the Law provides an overview of the law relating to
sport. In recent
years we have seen an increased involvement of the law as it applies sport. The
professionalisation and commercialisation of sport has brought with it a
plethora of legal issues. In recent years sports
persons have seen an increase in earning potentials. If an athlete suffers
career ending injury; a contract or sponsorship dispute; or a doping
allegation, he or she will be more likely to seek redress in the courts. In
short, sports persons are demanding higher standards of justice. As a result of
these sporting cases, a cohesive body of law has developed, namely Sport and
the Law. Sport and the Law identifies
the main legal concepts in a clear, concise and user-friendly manner. It covers
relevant topics including:
- Criminal liability and on field
violence
- The legality
of fighting sports
- Civil liability-participants,
referees and coaches
- Drugs in
sport
- Gender
testing and the rights of transgender athletes
- Contract law
- Restraint of
trade
- The
Regulation of Football agents
- Media rights
- The impact of
European law on Sport-free movement of persons, competition law,
discrimination and the provision of services
- Alternative
Dispute Resolution-The Disputes Resolution Authority and the Court of
Arbitration for Sport
- Animals in Sport-historical
and modern involvement of animals in sport
Sport and the Law is intended for use by sports governing bodies, sports
persons, coaches, referees, lawyers, and those studying sports or law related
courses. It is also a useful source for those who have an interest in the
interaction between sport and the law.