To what extent should the law intervene in the sport regulation of;

- Discrimination in Football

Essay on discrimination

This question gives you scope to focus on various aspects. You may choose to look at race discrimination in football. You should outline the legal framework that prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race and examine how that applies to sport generally as per the law around protected characteristics for instance. Key concepts also need defining from a broad perspective. The specific issues in football should then be analysed and you may choose to look at spectator behaviour, players, or staff. Wider literature beyond law and regulation should be researched to explore this. A good understanding of football measures and strategies to combat racism should be demonstrated: an example would be employment issues in sport and in particular football management. The work should consistently focus on whether the law should intervene in football to overcome racial tensions. Recent legislation introduced by Government discussed in lectures and seminars will be relevant here. Parallels should be drawn from other sports, such as cricket and the racism case in 2023. Disciplinary processes might be critiqued.

Another approach might be sex and gender, outlining the legal framework, the football approach and the role of the law. Relevant cases outside of football should be drawn upon.

If there is capacity, you may wish to examine intersectionality and how sex/gender/race matters are dealt with in football and how the law should/should not intervene. Firm knowledge of intersectionality would be necessary here

Example structure:

Introduction

• Briefly introduce the topic of discrimination in football.
• Discuss the importance of the issue and why it's relevant today.
• State your thesis or argument about the extent of legal intervention needed.

Background

• Provide a brief history of discrimination in football.
• Discuss the current regulations in place to combat discrimination in football.

The Role of Law in Sports Regulation

• Discuss the general role of law in sports regulation.
• Explain how laws can help to enforce regulations and maintain fairness in sports.

Case Studies of Discrimination in Football

• Discuss specific instances of discrimination in football.
• Analyse how these cases were handled and the effectiveness of the current regulations.

The Need for Legal Intervention

• Argue for or against the need for more legal intervention based on the case studies.
• Discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of increased legal intervention.

Conclusion

• Summarize your main points.
• Restate your thesis or argument.
• Discuss potential future developments or solutions to the issue of discrimination in football.

Remember, this is just a suggested structure. Feel free to modify it to suit your specific needs and argument.