Sport And The Law : A Concise Guide eBook

Sport and the Law: A Concise Guide provides an overview of the

law relating to sport in Ireland.

Relevant topics include:

• Criminal liability and on-field violence â€Â" defence of consent

• The legality of fighting sports

• Civil liability â€Â" 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 â€Â" 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 â€Â" historical and modern involvement of animals in sport

Sport and the Law: A Concise Guide 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.