Mediating Sports Disputes: National and International Perspectives

by Ian S. Blackshaw

• ISBN13: 9789067041461
• ISBN10: 9067041467
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-06-15
• Publisher: T.M.C. Asser Press

Summary

This is the first book to explore extra-judicial settlement of sports disputes through mediation. It reflects the growing interest in and importance of alternative dispute resolution methods for settling sports-related disputes, at national and international levels. As sport has developed in recent years into a global business, the number of disputes has risen exponentially and the need for alternative forms of dispute resolution has grown significantly too. This book adopts an essentially practical approach, but also provides an explanation of the theoretical background to the subject.

Author Biography

Ian S. Blackshaw is a member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)

Table of Contents

Foreword	v
Judge Keba Mbaye
Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
List of Acronyms	xv
General Introduction	1	(2)
The Business of Sport	1	(1)
The Need for Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Sport	2	(1)
The Courts and Sports Disputes	3	(4)
Generally	3	(1)
The Position in England	3	(1)
The Position in the US	4	(1)
The Position in Canada	4	(1)
The Position in the European Civil Law Countries	4	(3)
Generally	5	(1)
Switzerland	5	(1)
Spain	5	(1)
Italy	6	(1)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)	7	(14)
What is ADR?	7	(1)
Generally	7	(1)
The 'Woolf Reforms' in England	8	(1)
Advantages of ADR	8	(10)
Forms of ADR	18	(3)
Conciliation	18	(1)
Mediation	18	(1)
The Mini-Trial	18	(1)
Neutral Evaluation	19	(1)
Expert Determination	19	(1)
Med-Arb	19	(2)
Mediation in General	21	(6)
Introductory	21	(1)
Advantages of Mediation	21	(1)
The Concept of Mediation	22	(1)
What is Mediation?	23	(1)
Common Concerns about Mediation Answered	23	(1)
When is Mediation Appropriate	24	(1)
When should a Dispute be Referred to Mediation?	25	(1)
Dispute Management	25	(2)
Mediation in Practice	27	(12)
How to start a Mediation	27	(1)
Qualities required b a Mediator	28	(3)
Generally	28	(1)
Particular Qualities	28	(2)
Professionality of Mediator	30	(1)
Codes of Conduct	30	(1)
The Agreement to Mediate	31	(2)
CPR European Model Mediation Agreement	31	(2)
`Ground Rules of Proceeding'	33	(1)
How to prepare for Mediation	33	(1)
How Mediation works in Practice	34	(3)
Getting Started	34	(1)
The Role of the Mediator	34	(1)
General Steps in the Mediation Process	35	(1)
The Role of the Parties in the Mediation	36	(1)
The Costs of Mediation	37	(2)
Mediation 'On Line'	39	(10)
The Rise of the Internet	39	(7)
Telephone Mediation	46	(1)
Internet Disputes Mediation	47	(2)
Mediation by Sports Bodies	49	(68)
Introductory	49	(1)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)	50	(44)
General Introduction	50	(11)
Cas Mediation Service	61	(1)
Cas Mediation Rules	62	(1)
Cas Mediation Costs	63	(1)
Cas Mediation Symposium	63	(31)
The UK Sports Dispute Resolution Panel (SDRP)	94	(7)
Background	94	(1)
SDRP Mediation Rules	95	(2)
SDRP Advisory Opinions	97	(1)
SDRP First Two Years' Report	97	(4)
Final Comment	101	(1)
The Australian National Sports Dispute Centre (NSDC)	101	(10)
Background	101	(2)
Legal Status of the NSDC	103	(1)
NSDC Mediation Services	103	(1)
NSDC Dispute Resolution Clauses	104	(1)
NSDC Mediation Agreement and Procedure	105	(2)
Role of NSDC Registrar	107	(1)
NSDC Mediation Costs	107	(1)
Sports Disputes Mediated	108	(1)
Mediation in 'Racial Vilification'	108	(3)
Other matters handled by the NSDC	111	(1)
The FIFA Football Arbitration Tribunal	111	(6)
Background	111	(1)
FIFA Circular No. 769	112	(2)
The International Court for Football Arbitration	114	(1)
Final Remarks	114	(3)
American Arbitration Association (AAA)	117	(28)
Background	117	(1)
Should CAS replace AAA?	117	(7)
Article 74 of the Olympic Charter	124	(1)
International Sports Arbitration Generally	124	(21)
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)	145	(24)
Introductory	145	(1)
ICC Mediation Service	145	(3)
Background	145	(1)
ICC Mediation Rules	146	(1)
Advantages of ICC Mediation Rules	147	(1)
Why use ICC Mediation?	148	(21)
Mediation in Sports Disputes	169	(26)
Informal Survey on Sports Mediation by ISFS & NGBS	169	(12)
General Advantages of Sports Mediation	181	(1)
Case Study: The Woodhall/Warren Case	182	(1)
Other Sports Mediation Cases	183	(1)
Sports Mediation Limitations	184	(2)
Criteria for Mediating	186	(9)
Sports Mediation in the Peoples' Republic of China	195	(4)
Background to the New Chinese Sports Law	195	(1)
New Chinese Sports Mediation and Arbitration Body	196	(1)
Evaluation of Article 33 of the New Chinese Sports Law	196	(3)
Sports Ombudsman	199	(6)
Background	199	(1)
Advantages	199	(1)
The Role of the Sports Ombudsman	200	(3)
The Athletes Ombudsman	203	(2)
Evaluation of Sports Mediation	205	(4)
Final Remarks	209	(2)
Appendices - Documentation	211	(108)
Appendix I ADR Group Code of Practice for Solicitors	213	(6)
Appendix II ADR Group Mediation Procedure	219	(4)
Appendix III CPRR Institute for Dispute Resolution: Model Mediation Agreement: Europe	223	(2)
Appendix IV CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution: Model Mediation Procedure for Business Disputes in Europe	225	(4)
Appendix V The CAS Code of Sports-Related Arbitration Including The Advisory Opinion Rules	229	(12)
Appendix VI The CAS Mediation Rules	241	(6)
Appendix VII The SDRP Mediation Procedure	247	(4)
Appendix VIII The SDRP Model Mediation Agreement	251	(4)
Appendix IX The CEDR Code of Conduct for Mediators and Other Third Party Neutrals	255	(4)
Appendix X The SDRP Advisory Opinion Rules	259	(2)
Appendix XI The NSDC Standard Mediation Agreement	261	(4)
Appendix XII The NSDC Accreditation Policy and Application Form	265	(4)
Appendix XIII New Article 63 of the FIFA Statutes - The FIFA Football Arbitration Tribunal Rules	269	(2)
Appendix XIV The FIFA Regulations for the Status and Transfer of Players	271	(4)
Appendix XV American Arbitration Association International Arbitration and Mediation Rules	275	(16)
Appendix XVI ADR Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce	291	(8)
Appendix XVII International Paralympic Committee Protest Rules	299	(10)
Appendix XVIII Sports Law of the People's Republic of China of 29 August 1995	309	(10)
Select Bibliography	319	(1)
Table of Cases	320	(1)
Index	321	(4)
About the Author	325	(2)
Previous publications by or in cooperation with Asser International Sports Law Centre	327