Sport and the law

How does the law effect performers? 8

1. Employer protection through contracts

2. Sporting incidents can be prosecuted if outside of sporting culture

3. EU laws give permission to travel and work

4. Can be taken to court for breach of contract

5. Bosman ruling- free transfer once out of a contract

6. If a clause in the contract prevents an athlete from doing the job / progressing it can be overuled

7. Bans can be appealed

8. Anti-betting rules

How does the law effect officials? 5

1. Negligence causing injury can be sued

2. Prosecuted of bribed

3. Must legally ensure gender, age and weight categories are followed

4. Have a duty of care to players

5. Must legally check safety of the playing environment

How does the law effect managers and coaches?

1. Educate players on things like supplements

2. Must follow care ratios

3. Must be DBS checked

4. Must follow rules in transfers

5. Must keep medical records

6. Must have health and safety training

7. Must register attendance

8. Must protect children from abuse- duty of care

How does the law effect spectators?

1. Alcohol sales is controlled

2. Can be prosecuted for illegal acts

3. Banning orders and travel restrictions

4. All seater stadiums for safety- Hillsborough disaster

5. Health and safety checks must be done on stadiums

How can players be sued for injury?

If there is proof that an injury is caused from a deliberate act or an act outside of the rules of the game. They can be sued for damages and loss of future earnings if the career is ended.