A Level Playing Field for All? The Law's Response to On and Off-the-ball Incidents at Football Matches

Abstract This is a study of the criminal liability of footballers whilst engaged in the playing of greatest sport known to man, in the countries of Scotland and England. It examines what their liability actually is, and argues that it should be optimised more by the prosecution authorities, as footballers are getting 'too big for their boots.' The choice is simple: either the Football Association manages to curb the recent explosion of crimes being …

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