Sports Disciplinary Investigations - Powers, Practices & Prosecution

Introduction

In this virtual classroom seminar, Richard Bush from Bird & Bird will consider the key issues surrounding the effective conduct of sports disciplinary investigations. It is a crucially important aspect for sports regulators in ensuring the integrity and reputation of their sport.

While investigations can come in all shapes and sizes, the outcome will invariably be of importance to the regulator and the participant(s) subject of investigation, and the outcome of an investigation can be a matter of significant public interest.

This virtual classroom seminar will consider the key issues.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast session will cover the following:

• The basis of sports regulators’ investigatory powers
• Key investigative provisions in sports regulators’ rulebooks
• Admissible evidence in sports disciplinary case
• Aspects of anti-doping investigations
• Aspects of anti-corruption/ethics investigations
• Aspects of safeguarding investigations
• Decision-making in the investigative process (from launching an investigation to charging decision)
• Ensuring fairness in the investigative process
• Practical tips from the perspective of a sports regulatory lawyer

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.