The Protection of Freedoms Act and the Sports Sector
Monday, 24 September 2012 By Andrew NixonThe Protection of Freedoms Act received Royal Assent on 1 May 2012, and the new Act will start to come into force from 10 September 2012.
The Act is wide ranging, and will legislate on matters such as the regulation of biometric data, surveillance, the protection of property, counter terrorism, the safeguarding of vulnerable groups and data protection. It will also have a significant impact on the sports, leisure and recreation sectors as it will bring into force new safeguarding and vetting requirements for organisations that come into contact with children and vulnerable adults.
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Written by
Andrew Nixon
Andrew Nixon is a Partner in the Sport Group at Sheridans. Referred to in this year's Legal 500 as a “very bright and talented sports lawyer” Andrew's practice focuses principally on regulatory, governance, disciplinary, arbitration and dispute resolution within the sport sector. Andrew's clients include governing bodies, sports clubs, sports agencies and individual athletes.
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