Sport and Law

• Why may athletes need assistance from the law during their career (SOCCER)

  Spectators attacking players, Opponents being 'too violent', Contractual issues with sponsors or employers, equality issues (racism) and refereeing negligence
• Define Negligence


  Conduct that falls below a 'reasonable person standard' and leads to a breach of duty of care, which results in foresseable harm to another
• What is a Duty of care


  A legal obligation imposed on someone if they are responsible for a group of people
• In what ways do Coaches have a legal responsibility to athletes

  Health and saftey, Protection from abuse, Supplements and Duty of Care
• How can a duty of care be carried out by coaches

  Keeping up-to-date contract details, first aid provision, DBS clearance and risk assessments
• What does Loco Parentis mean

  'In place of the parent', the responsibility of a child is assigned from a parent to the person taking care of the child e.g. coach
• What are some ways that hooliganism at sports events and spectators saftey is enhanced

  Removal of perimeter fences and terraces, all-seater stadiums, control alcohol, specific kick-off times, increase security and police presence, tougher deterrents e.g. fines and imprisonment
• Name an act in sports law

  Fire and Saftey Act 1987 - a licence needs to be granted by the council for an event to take place. Max number of spectators and stands have to be made from fire-proof material