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 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 – 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 – 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.