Sport Scandal Investigations: An ‘Independent’ Solution or Part of the Problem?

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Abstract

This study investigated the use and content of sports scandal investigation reports. Many such reports are self-described as “independent.” This paper serves to elucidate some of the issues around “independence” and limitations of these investigations. The analysis is discussed in connection to the unique context of sport governance structures and policy, along with the related issues of autonomy, transparency, and accountability. A content analysis method was employed to analyze a purposive sample of post-scandal reports from the past decade pertaining to international professional sport. The results revealed the efforts to portray independence in the reports and identified potential threats to independence. The analysis and corresponding discussion provide recommendations for future report procedure, interpretation, evaluation, and legal policymaking.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-16
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Legal Aspects of Sport
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

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