Laura Donnellan 
Sport and the Law : A Concise Guide [EPUB ebook] 
A Concise Guide

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.