Essay
3000 words
Consider the following statement:
‘Traditionally, sports governing bodies have had little to fear in terms of challenges to their decisions via the courts. This is because there has historically been a reluctance by judges to interfere with such decisions.’
Also, research the Jim Best case, in which a trainer was the subject of disciplinary proceedings brought by the British Horse Racing Authority (BHA)
In light of that statement, and that research, answer the following question:
Consider the background, remit and conclusions of the Quinlan Review 2016 and critically analyse the reasons for it. Consider why the BHA felt the need to call for the review at all if courts prefer matters to be settled by sports arbitration.