THE PROBLEMATICS OF SPORTS LAW IN LATVIA: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW STATUTORY ACTS PERSPECTIVE

Authors

  • Karina Zalcmane Riga Stradins University, The University of Economics and Culture
  • Marina Kamenecka-Usova The University of Economics and Culture, Riga Stradins University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2018vol1.3306

Keywords:

Illegal actions in Sports, Sport in Latvia, Sports Law

Abstract

The article shall be devoted to the problematics of Sports law in Latvia. Mainly authors shall be determining through the prism of civil and criminal law how does Sports law in Latvia looks like today, how it manifests itself and at what stage of development it allocates itself. The following chapters shall be observed:1) Introduction: the origin of Sports Law in Latvia, 2) Sports Law through the prism of civil law; 3) Sports Law through the prism of criminal law; 4) Conclusions. The main problematics in question is whether there exists sports law in Latvia and what are the controversial issues in the national legislation regarding sports. The article is based on the analysis of legislature and relevant documents.

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Author Biographies

  • Karina Zalcmane, Riga Stradins University, The University of Economics and Culture
    Karina Zalcmane is a lecturer at Riga Stradins University (Latvia, Riga) and a lawyer at private sector. She received a Bachelor of Science in Law from University of Latvia (Latvia, Riga) in 2008, and same year she completed a  professional higher education program “Education and Sport Specialist” with the professional qualification of Sports Dance coach (Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Latvia, Riga). In year 2010 Mrs Zalcmane obtained Master’s Degree (Master of Law - LLM) in Entertainment law from Westminster University (Great Britain, London). At the moment (year 2018) Mrs. Zalcmane is a candidate for a Doctoral degree at Riga Stradins University and working on her Doctoral dissertation on the subject: Criminogenic manifistations of football fans and its prevention. Karina Zalcmane is a member of the board (MoB) of the International Sports Law Association (IASL) since 2017 and a member of IASL Committee on Integrity, Security and Safety of Sports Competition since 2016 (Member of IASL since 2010)
  • Marina Kamenecka-Usova, The University of Economics and Culture, Riga Stradins University
    Marina Kamenecka-Usova is a lawyer, lecturer at Riga Stradins University and a doctoral student at Riga Stradins University (Latvia, Riga). Doctoral dissertation subject: Mediation for resolving sports related disputes. She received a Bachelor of Science in Law from University of Latvia (Latvia, Riga) in 2008. In year 2010 graduated from the University of Latvia with a Master’s degree in Law. In year 2011 obtained an LLM degree in Commercial law from the Erasmus University Rotterdam (The Netherlands, Rotterdam). Aesthetic Group Gymnastics World Championship participant in years 2000-2005. Mrs. Kamenecka-Usova is a member of the International Sports Law Association (IASL) since 2016.

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2018-05-25

How to Cite

Zalcmane, K., & Kamenecka-Usova, M. (2018). THE PROBLEMATICS OF SPORTS LAW IN LATVIA: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW STATUTORY ACTS PERSPECTIVE. SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 4, 332-346. https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2018vol1.3306