Strategies for Preventing the Referral of Legal Cases in the Public Sports Sector through the Civil Liability Approach in Iran’s Judicial Courts

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Department of Physical Education, Farhangian University

2 Department of Motor Behavior and Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

3 Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili,

4 Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

10.22034/jsmk.2025.67179.1115

Abstract

Recent research has shown an increase in the referral of sports accident cases to the courts in recent years. The purpose of this study was to develop strategies for preventing the referral of legal cases in the public sports sector through the civil liability approach in Iran’s judicial courts. The research method was applied in terms of purpose and qualitative in terms of data (Thematic analysis type). The research participants included 8 official judicial experts in sports affairs, 5 sports managers, 3 sports management professors, and 5 judges who specialized in the field of sports law. The data collection tool was in-depth semi-structured interviews. Interaction and participation with participants, triangulation, utilizing critical friends, and thick description of the research process were the most important strategies for validating the research process. This research showed that preventing the referral of civil liability cases in the field of public sport to the courts requires adopting a multifaceted approach that includes 1- strengthening the legal and regulatory system to develop supervisory and disciplinary structures, 2- promoting legal and ethical culture in order to disseminate and promote relevant teachings among individuals, 3- financial and insurance support for athletes and managers, 4- providing support and consulting services under the supervision of relevant organizations, and 5- applying technology and innovation for supervisory processes.

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Journal of Sport Management Knowledge
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 4
February 2024
Pages 77-94

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  • Receive Date: 07 November 2024
  • Revise Date: 25 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 30 December 2024

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