Sport and the Law

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 defence of consent The legality of fighting sports Civil liability participants, referees and coachesDrugs in sportGender testing and the rights of transgender athletesContract lawRestraint of tradeThe regulation of football agentsMedia rightsThe impact of European law on sport free movement of persons, competition law, discrimination and the provision of servicesAlternative dispute resolution - the Disputes Resolution Authority and the Court of Arbitration for SportAnimals in sport historical and modern involvement of animals in sportSport 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.