Football Society & The Law

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An analysis of the relationship between the law and football, looking at such diverse issues as discrimination, drugs, violence and stadium safety. The book draws upon the author's work on the history, sociology and politics of sports law and locates these within the context of the industry. Abstract: An analysis of the relationship between the law and football, looking at such diverse issues as discrimination, drugs, violence and stadium safety. The book draws upon the author's work on the history, sociology and politics of sports law and locates these within the context of the industry Content: BOOK COVER TITLE COPYRIGHT Acknowledgments CONTENTS Table of Cases Table of Statutes Table of Statutory Instruments Introduction 1 LAW, LEISURE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN FOOTBALL 2 ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVITUDE: CONTRACTUAL CONFLICT IN ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL BEFORE BOSMAN 3 'THEY'RE PLAYING R SONG': BOSMAN AND BEYOND 4 MISSING THE TARGET: LEGAL RESPONSES TO FOOTBALL HOOLIGANISM 5 CROWD CONTROL OR CUSTOMER CARE 6 FIGHTING TALK: CHALLENGING RACISM IN FOOTBALL 7 SEX DISCRIMINATION, EMPLOYMENT LAW AND THE PROFESSIONAL GAME 8 PLAYER VIOLENCE AND INJURIES. 9 JUDICIAL REVIEW, 'PUBLIC AUTHORITIES' AND THE DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF GOVERNING BODIES10 PARTICIPATION AND THE LAW OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 11 BLOWING THE WHISTLE: TAKING THE LEAD IN PARTICIPANT PROTECTION APPENDIX 1 PROFESSIONAL CLUBS' RESPONSES TO THE KICK IT CAMPAIGN APPENDIX 2 PROFESSIONAL CLUBS' COMPLIANCE WITH DATA PROTECTION LEGISLATION Bibliography Index.