Cases

Fallon v Horseracing Regulatory Authority

Comment

The judgment of Davis J is a further confirmation of the deference which the High Court will show to the decisions of sporting bodies with regard to their licensing and disciplinary functions, following the line of authority from Bradley v Jockey Club and Flaherty v National Greyhound Club Ltd. The Judge's rejection of the contention that disciplinary tribunals considering whether to impose a sanction as a result of pending criminal charges are always, as a matter of law, required to hear evidence as to the strength of the charges, is useful guidance for tribunals faced with similar circumstances in the future.

Areas of work

Professional Discipline
Sports Law

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