Research Handbook on EU Sports Law and Policy

Research Handbooks in European Law series

Edited by Jack Anderson, University of Melbourne, Australia, Richard Parrish, Department of Law and Criminology, Edge Hill University and Borja García, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, UK

The EU’s influence on sport has traditionally focused on the socio-economic and cultural impact. This Research Handbook on EU Sports Law explores the development of the 'European dimension' in sport, and the concomitant legal issues including, competition law, state aid and free movement of persons. The application of such areas of EU law to sport and the influence of EU law on key policy issues such as, doping, match-fixing and governance, are detailed in this comprehensive collection. The topical chapters by experts in their field, also touch upon the future evolution of EU sports law.

‘Impressive, insightful and important book on sports law that will stand the test of time.’
– Idrottsforum/Nordic Sports Studies Forum

‘This compilation by three renowned experts will be invaluable to all who practice in the ever-growing field of sports law.’
——迈克尔·贝洛夫QC,百仕通钱伯斯,英国

‘This Research Handbook is an essential resource for anyone with a personal or professional interest in the sports law and policy of the EU. It draws together many of these fields’ leading experts to provide a definitive insight into the impact of EU sports law and policy on modern sport that will stand as a benchmark for future work.’
– Mark James, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK