Sport And The Law Flashcards
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What can performers do if incidents leading to loss of earnings or injury do
Claim against the person who committed the illegal act
If the claim is successful legal action may be taken and criminal or civil cases can be pursued to punish the individual or to claim loss of earnings
Why can it be argued that claims against tackles etc shouldn’t be made in physical games
Because it can be seen as a risk of participating or a part of the game
What is a successful claim
A claim where it is proved that the act was outside of the playing culture of the sport
Who usually deal with player violence? Who else could in extreme circumstances
NGBs
On occasion players have been prosecuted by police for player violence
Other than performers, who else can have legal action taken against them? What for?
Spectators
For unacceptable behaviour like attacking players on the pitch
What is Bosman Ruling
A ruling by the European court of justice which gave the professional football players the right to a free transfer at the end of their contract
What is the laws on player contacts
Players have the right to interact with the law for contractual disputes
They are employers and have rights
What is the laws on player contacts
Players have the right to interact with the law for contractual disputes
They are employers and have rights
What happened in 1995 football with regards to contracts
Bosmans ruling gave professionals in the EU the right to move to another employer at the end of their contract without a transfer fee
Therefore players in the EU would have the right to play anywhere in the EU
What is the laws on contracts with sponsors
Performers and sponsors mutually agree contracts based on a fee in return for endorsement of a product
If a breach in contract is made, cases may be made in compensation by bringing the case against the performer
Why may a sports performer need assistance from the law
Spectators attacking players
Opponents being too violent
Contractual issues with sponsors
Contractual issues with employers
Equality of opportunities
Refereeing negligence
Define negligence
Conduct that falls below a reasonable standard and leads to a breach of duty of care resulting in foreseeable harm to another
What levels can negligence be bought to NGBS at
All levels
Amateur all the way through to elite
What are some examples of negligence
Injury caused by not app,ting the rules of the game correctly
Injury caused by failure to check clothing or footwear correctly
Injury caused by failure to check the safety of the surface before a game
Injury caused by failure to check equipment
Failure to stop the game due to injury of a player
Define duty of care
A legal obligation imposed on someone if they’re responsible for a group of people
How should coaches fulfil their duty of care
By providing first aid for injury
Maintaining supervision for safe participation
Collect medical information/contact numbers to deal with incidents
Risk assessments so that possible danger is planned for
Checking equipment, clothing and facilities
Adapting sessions to needs/abilities of players
Being suitably trained in DBS, first aid etc
What do sports coaches have in order to ensure the safety of their athletes
A duty of care to their athletes to ensure their wellbeing by removing danger
A legal responsibility concerning supervision of safety sessions and advice to athletes
What do NGBs offer sports coaches
Child protection workshops, advice and guidelines for coaches
What does health and safety mean for coaches
Means that they have a legal responsibility for their athletes health, especially children
This includes having first aid kits available at training sessions and matches and the means to contact emergency services
What does drugs and supplements mean for coaches
Coaches have a legal responsibility to advise their athletes on legal nutritional supplements for performance enhancement
They should also educate on illegal methods of performance enhancement and direct them to appropriate guidance eg UKAD
What does abuse mean for coaches
Coaches have a legal responsibility to protect their athletes from neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse
They should also follow the correct procedures for injuries to avoid overtraining
What are the 3 main incidents in sport leading to the deaths of spectators
Bradford stadium fire 1985 - 56 spectators killed due to a build up of litter, wooden seats and locked exits
Heysal stadium disaster 1985 - 39 Italian and Juventus fans were killed when a part of the stadium collapsed following confrontations from Liverpool fans
Hillborough disaster 1989 - 96 Liverpool fans were crushed and killed due to overcrowding
What are the laws created to enhance safety and increase levels of controL
Occupiers liability act 1957
Safety of sports grounds acts 1975
Sporting events act 1985
Fire safety and safety of place of sport act 1987
The football spectators act 1989
The football offences act 1991
What is the occupiers liability act 1957
An act to ensure liability through duty of care of the occupier of any property for visitors entering the premises
