Course: Online Abuse in Sport

Congratulations! You have completed the Tackling Online Abuse in Sport course. We hope you enjoyed the course and now feel more informed and able to engage in discussion about what …

Trigger Warning: Explicit Content The following audio features real life and graphic experiences of misogyny, sexual harassment, rape and death threats and racism. We encourage all participants to engage with …

This step provides a summary of our learning in Week 2. We have discussed the different types of legal responses that apply to online abuse in sport, from criminal actions …

Below you will find a selection of readings relevant to this topic. Council of Europe Recommendation on Combating Hate Speech Crown Prosecution Service Legal Guidance on Communications Offences Global Sports …

This step provides a summary of our learning in Week 3. In this topic, we shifted our focus to the various approaches from which we can combat online abuse. There …

This paper systematically reviews intervention programmes against online abuse. Cyberhate: A review and content analysis of intervention strategies Three main areas are discussed: law, technology and education. This adds further …

This step examines the roles of various stakeholders in combating online abuse in sport. A variety of stakeholders play important roles in combating online abuse in Sports. In the related …

In this step, we will discuss the importance of education as a long-term strategy to combat online abuse. Prejudice is a learned behaviour, so education is the long-term strategy. The …

In this step, we will discuss two specific types of protective measures: the strengthening of the legal framework and the technological approach. Strengthening the legal framework As discussed in Week …

In this step, we explore three critical challenges in addressing online abuse: anonymity, jurisdictional issues, and enforcement. Anonymity One of the key characteristics of the Internet is its capacity to …

What will you learn this week? Watch this video from course educator Dr Gary Sinclair to find out. Download the transcript below. By the end of this topic, you will …

This step examines the role of administrative law in regulating online abuse in sport and provides examples of relevant government agencies and regulators. Administrative law is the body of law …

In this step, we explore the role of civil law in combatting online abuse, emphasising its focus on resolving disputes and providing compensation. Civil law can also play an important …

Like criminal law, there are many bases in law from which a civil action could be taken. We will explore three – tort, fraud and employment law. Tort law Tort …

This step addresses the challenge of categorising online abuse within existing criminal laws. Earlier in the course we identified different forms of online abuse. If you try to find the …