Sport and the Law

(Paperback, 4th edition)

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Sport and the Law explains the law as it applies to sporting organisations and sportspeople, describing key legal concepts in simple terms and covering issues such as negligence, defamation, doping, the responsibilities of club administrators and more. This new edition uses examples from recent events and the Beijing Olympics to explore civil liability amendments, the growing importance of global broadcast rights and developments in insurance and risk management.

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"Represents the most informed and concentrated reference guide to assist us all in exploring legal sporting issues." --David Gallop, chief executive, National Rugby League

Author Bio

Deborah Healey is a widely sought-after media commentator and a senior lecturer in the faculty of law at the University of New South Wales, where she teaches competition law, tort, and the commercial and legal aspects of sports.