International and Comparative Sports Justice
Description:... This book is unique in that, for the first time, ever the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the sports justice systems of six international federations and twenty-three national federations as well as their relationship with ordinary justice, have been closely analysed. The authors are all eminent scholars, sports lawyers and arbitrators who provide in-depth review and personal insights into the complexities of the topic. The book is divided into three parts. The first covers the major international associations in football, soccer, basketball, handball, and Formula 1. The second part focuses on the national sports justice systems and, in particular, on the general principles of sports justice as defined by the national Olympic Committees and by the football federations. Proper attention is given to the rules and procedures of the sports judicial bodies and to the relevant case law. The last part gives an overview of all justice systems covered in order to identify the critical issues and relevant trends. The aim is to provide all stakeholders with selected and detailed information in view of raising awareness of existing practices all over the world.
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