Therefore, the question is; when an athlete causes injuries to a fellow athlete or a sportsman, are there any implications of criminal liability? AdvertisementBrief Development of Criminal Liability in SportThe outbreak of violence and bodily injuries over the years among athletes have drawn global interest and concern. Consent, therefore, can exclude criminal liability on participants in sports depending on the circumstance in which the incident occurred. Thus, criminal law in sports will consider the following measures and issues;Intention to cause injury. AUTHOR: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SANMr Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN is the Managing Partner of O. M. Atoyebi, S.A.N & Partners (OMAPLEX Law Firm).

Source: The Guardian May 25, 2023 22:07 UTC