At the start of this year, following his appointment as Chair of the UK’s Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (“DCMS”), Damian Green MP put sports governance firmly on the agenda. This commitment came after the publication of the Whyte Review in June 2022 (the “Review“), which was an independent report into allegations of mistreatment … Continue Reading
It is that time of year again: Christmas party season. The Christmas holidays are just around the corner and the cocktail of collective excitement, free food and a night out at the company’s expense often leads to people making decisions that they may later come to regret. Yet the after-effects of the Christmas party can … Continue Reading
On 8 November 2016, the Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey was charged by the Football Association (the “FA”) for misconduct in relation to comments allegedly made to his opponent, the Wolverhampton Wanderers player Romain Saiss, during the sides’ match on 17 September 2016. The FA’s press release states in full that: “Jonjo Shelvey has been charged … Continue Reading
