How are conflicts in and challenges affecting the world of sport being or not being resolved? To what extent are the welfare of athletes and the governance of sport being effectively addressed? In this module you will receive a foundational exposition and appreciation of the nature and extent to which the law relating to sport is able to address these and other important questions and issues. In addition to considering key elements of the relevant legal and institutional framework, you will explore a broad spectrum of legal and other influences on the development of contemporary governance of sport at national and international levels. This will include considering the development of lex sportiva (the legal regime specifically attuned to addressing sports-related legal conflicts as developed, in particular, by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) based in Lausanne, Switzerland) as well as appraising the influence that other legal sources (such as national and international law) may have in shaping and defining sports law.
Lectures 16 hours, Seminars 8 hours, Workshops 8 hours.
Presentation . Assessment Details: Individual presentation (10 minutes presentation, plus accompanying presentation slides) worth 30% of total marks for the module.
Extended Writing. Assessment Details: Essay (2500 words) worth 70% of total marks for the module. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment Method: Single instrument100% written assessment (2,500 words)
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On successfully completing the module, you will be able to:
1)Analyse the national and international context and influences on the development of sports law.
2)Critically evaluate the role of law in giving effect to sports policy objectives and values, including explaining and appraising differing approaches to solving sports-related legal challenges and problems.
3)Apply a systematic understanding of key methods of enquiry and research into sports law (including locating and retrieving relevant sources such as legislative material, judicial decisions and published commentary.
4)Communicate effectively information, arguments and analysis of various aspects of sports law and sports governance.
5)Appreciate the limits of your knowledge, and how this may influence legal analysis and interpretation of sports law based on that knowledge.
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