Critically evaluate the impact of the Case Law of European Court of Justice and the publications of the European Commission upon the activities of players in professional team sports and athletes competing in Olympic sports and the agents of such players/athletes.
In your answer you should in particular identify any prospective areas for dispute between professional players and/or Olympic athletes and their agents, employing clubs and/or World/National Sports Governing Bodies which have either
(a)    Yet to be definitely adjudicated upon by the European Court of Justice; or
(b)    Been the subject of any earlier decision of the European Court of Justice which may be considered as a doubtful authority in light of the approach of the Court in more recent cases.
In your answer you should also indicate, with supporting reasoning, the likely outcome were the case(s) to be heard by the European Court of Justice.

Sports Law
Order Description
Assessment Task:

“It can be strongly argued that EU law is at the forefront of the interface between sport and the law. Especially given the reluctance of national courts to interfere in sports related disputes.”

Critically evaluate this statement with reference to legal authorities.

Learning Outcomes to be assessed:

1. To demonstrate an in depth and critical understanding of sporting regulations and dispute resolution.

2. To present a detailed and coherent argument in relation to conflicting points of view and make sound representations as to suitable solutions.

3. To critically evaluate the effectiveness of existing legal regulations within sport.

Sports Law
Order Description
Assessment Task:

“It can be strongly argued that EU law is at the forefront of the interface between sport and the law. Especially given the reluctance of national courts to interfere in sports related disputes.”

Critically evaluate this statement with reference to legal authorities.

Learning Outcomes to be assessed:

1. To demonstrate an in depth and critical understanding of sporting regulations and dispute resolution.

2. To present a detailed and coherent argument in relation to conflicting points of view and make sound representations as to suitable solutions.

3. To critically evaluate the effectiveness of existing legal regulations within sport.