The low down
Sport is an entertainment but also a lens through which we can observe many of society’s less edifying characteristics – racism, sexism, bullying, homophobia, exploitation. Sports bodies have a huge responsibility to protect young players, ensure that what we watch is uncorrupted and check that financial dealings are above board. They must also safeguard the interests of their most invested stakeholders – the fans – and guarantee that these interests are not subverted by corporate opportunism. It almost goes without saying that lawyers are critical to that mission.
‘Sporting bodies such as football or rugby clubs are, in corporate terms, usually small entities. But they have an outsize public impact,’ says Chris Scott, senior partner and founder at Slateford, which specialises in reputation, crisis management and privacy. ‘They are also considered to be community assets with an emotional contract with their stakeholders, unlike many other businesses.’
matt himsworth is a lawyer specialising in media issues. he s been following the case. there have been a number of individuals prosecuted and convicted of hate lying hate crimes online but it is hugely symbolic of the international nature of it, the cooperation of authorities. they have relied on the hard work of the premier league liaising with the singaporean authorities. social media seems a wild west and many users hide behind anonymity and they think it is a safe haven for them to behave despicably. i think it is hugely symbolic. one of india s most accomplished and respected film stars, dilip kumar, has died at the age of 98. born as yusuf khan, he acted in more than 60 films. he was nicknamed the tragedy king and won the highest
Ex-Celtic star Leigh Nicol bravely shares horrific online abuse after images leaked
The 25-year-old, from Lanarkshire, posted a range of screenshots with a warning for the ‘sensitive content’.
Leigh Nicol of Crystal Palace (Image: NurPhoto/PA Images)
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Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Former Celtic star Leigh Nicol has bravely shared some of the horrific abuse she receives on social media after private images of her were leaked online.