Footballer Rico Quitongo has described losing his race discrimination claim against his former club as a “bitter blow”.
The Independent, 24th November 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A man has been found guilty of sending racist messages to England football manager Gareth Southgate.’
BBC News, 21st November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Nick Kyrgios has settled a legal case with a spectator he accused of having “about 700 drinks” during this year’s Wimbledon final.’
The Guardian, 5th November 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘In another step forward, the use of Instrumented Mouthguards (iMGs) is being included by the RFU in their mission to reduce players’ risk of concussion.’
Ropewalk Chambers, 19th October 2022
Source: www.ropewalk.co.uk
‘A self-styled YouTube prankster who collided with England cricketer Jonny Bairstow after invading the Oval pitch was warned he faces a “sticky wicket” if he defies court orders as he was handed a suspended sentence.’
The Independent, 19th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Three men have been banned from football games for trying to take flares into the Wales-Poland game last month.’
BBC News, 13th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Politicians are calling for the suspension of a Home Office review into the pathology at the original Hillsborough inquests, after it emerged the victims’ families had not been consulted.’
The Independent, 6th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Rebekah Vardy will have to pay up to £1.5m to Coleen Rooney in legal fees after losing yet another stage in the “Wagatha Christie” libel trial.’
The Guardian, October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A self-styled YouTube prankster who collided with England cricketer Jonny Bairstow after invading the pitch at the Oval has been found guilty of aggravated trespass.’
BBC News, 14th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of one count of rape on the direction of the judge at his trial.’
BBC News, 13th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The High Court has given the go-ahead for a judicial review challenge over West Berkshire Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the development of a new sports hub in Newbury.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th August 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Football clubs in the UK have been warned that they may be underpaying tax owed in respect of player contracts in cases where agents have represented both them and the player in the contract negotiations.’
OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The phrase ‘sportswashing’ is one that is used regularly in the press. So, what is it? There is no single definition and none that appears in the Oxford English dictionary. We can be bold and safely surmise that it is where a state uses sport to propel their reputation positively as a means to cover their poor human rights record.’
Church Court Chambers, July 2022
Source: churchcourtchambers.co.uk
‘Campaigners are outraged that the stalled white paper has allowed three top English sides to sign new front-of-shirt agreements.’
The Guardian, 14th August 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A legal case involving a group of rugby players diagnosed with early-onset dementia and other irreversible neurological impairments now looks destined for the courts. Proceedings are to be issued by Rylands Law on behalf of a group of professional and semi-professional players against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union.’
The Guardian, 25th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A decision by Leeds City Council to grant itself outline planning permission to build 61 affordable dwellings on a longstanding sports field was unlawful, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th July 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Sir Mo Farah’s decision to reveal that he was a victim of human trafficking as a child has sparked questions over how he would be treated if he arrived in the UK today.’
The Independent, 12th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The CPS today vows to use football banning orders to those convicted of online hate crime connected to the game and prevent them from attending matches.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 29th June 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘A Manchester City fan who threw a lit smoke flare on the playing area during the club’s vital season-ending match has received a three-year football ban.’
BBC News, 23rd June 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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