Whenever there is a riot, pitch invasion or racist abuse etc. by fans of a soccer team, the club itself is routinely penalised? Surely the club is a completely distinct legal entity from the private individuals who happen to attend its matches? So on what basis in law is the club punished?
2007-04-10 22:48:20 · 6 answers · asked by Mister Big 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
vicarious liability a tort
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2007-04-10 22:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to have the neccessary safety and security measures in place. If they do not and a riot occurs and it is found that these were not properly in place then in the eyes of the law they are responsible for it happening!
2007-04-10 23:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by kbw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The club owners have the responsibility to warn its fans of their behavior. They have the control to behave them since fines impose on them will mean something for the fans - to protect the team through discipline.
2007-04-10 22:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all about public liability and a duty of care to the public. That is the simple answer.
2007-04-11 01:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They pay the Plod lots of pennies. If they can't handle it who can?
2007-04-10 22:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
£5 fines, pretty stiff stuff.
2007-04-10 22:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋