‘The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has determined that two gambling adverts featuring a pair of former England international footballers were not likely to appeal to under-18s.’
OUT-LAW.com, 14th February 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The Government is under pressure to change the law so that UK sporting bodies can exclude transgender women from female competition.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd February 2022
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction” after key witnesses withdrew their cooperation from the investigation.’
The Guardian, 2nd February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘It’s been a fortnight since the letters of claim went out in the latest round of legal action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union. Here in the Guardian we ran an interview with one of the claimants, 48-year-old Alex Abbey, who was diagnosed with probable CTE in 2015, 12 years on from the end of a club rugby career in which he suffered multiple concussions. Abbey is one of 55 former amateur players involved in the case. It is a much smaller group than the 225 former professionals involved in the first lawsuit we reported on in 2020, but, for the authorities, it could be even more damaging.’
The Guardian, 2nd February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The FA Rules, rule E8.1 provides that Participants at Step 4 of the National League System and above (see pg. 437 of The FA Handbook 2022/23), and Steps 1 and 2 of the Women’s Football Pyramid (see pg. 462 of The FA Handbook 2022/23) are prohibited from betting on football anywhere in the world. However, breaches of Rule E8 are relatively common, with The FA prosecuting around 30-40 cases in the past three seasons.’
Football Law, 31st January 2023
Source: www.footballlaw.co.uk
‘French player will face another trial after no verdicts reached on one charge of rape and one of attempted rape.’
The Guardian, 13th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Football banning orders issued in relation to matches in England and Wales have increased notably in the first half of this season compared with the same period last season, according to police figures.’
The Guardian, 12th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A Charlton Athletic fan has become the first person in the UK to be banned from attending matches for drug offences, a police force has said.’
The Independent, 9th December 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘What constitutes an “assault” in the FA Disciplinary Regulations? Where is the line to be drawn within the FA Disciplinary Regulations between an “assault” and the lesser offence of “physical contact”? A recent decision of an FA Appeal Board has provided some much-needed clarity addressing these questions insofar as they relate to offences against match officials as outlined in paragraph 96 of the FA Disciplinary Regulations, Part D – On-Field Regulations, Section 3 (“OFR, Section 3”).’
Football Law, November 2022
Source: www.footballlaw.co.uk
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
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