It recently became apparent that it was imperative to amend the “On the Prevention and Suppression of Violence at Sports Grounds Act 2008”, as football violence incidents were increasing dramatically. The new Act was voted by the House of Representatives in August 2014 containing in total 77 articles which clearly define and segregate the duties and responsibilities of all parties involved in a sporting event. Learning from past football disasters and tragedies, safety management has become today one of the main concerns for the organisers. It is imperative to learn from those incidents and use their findings as a guide to avoid similar tragedies today. The research is aiming to specify and report the duties and responsibilities resulting from the new football violence Act and identify whether it can provide the means for efficient safety management in football grounds in Cyprus.
The large amount of violence incidents between rival spectators inside and outside the venues is currently the main problem of football in Cyprus. For decades, the authorities have been trying different ways to combat violence at sports venues, a phenomenon which through the years, mainly due to impunity, has spread immensely. Hooligans felt unbeatable and the authorities seemed unable to suppress the violence in sports venues. Various committees were appointed mainly after serious incidents during football games or after a political decision by the government, but it was never a result of an in-depth research and study. Over the years it became apparent that it was imperative to improve the Act and define through a new one the duties and responsibilities of all parties involved in sporting events. The enactment of the amended Act in 2014 by the House of Representatives was the beginning of a tough and uneven under the circumstances battle against violence in football. The main element of the Act is to provide the means for an efficient safety management in football grounds in Cyprus.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter ONE - Introduction
- Introduction
- Football safety management
- Football violence in Cyprus
- The Act against violence at sports grounds
- Research aims and objectives
- Outline
- Chapter TWO - Literature Review
- Theoretical background
- Safety management in football grounds
- Football disasters
- Aftermath
- Duties and responsibilities
- Safety & Security planning
- Football grounds operations
- Football grounds infrastructure
- Beliefs and arguments
- Conclusion
- Summary of the chapter
- Chapter THREE - Research Methodology
- Introduction
- Research philosophy
- Research design
- Research methodology
- Research approach and data analysis
- Method justification
- Research limitations
- Summary of the chapter
- Chapter FOUR - Results, Analysis & Discussion
- Introduction
- Results
- Limitations
- Conclusion
- Summary of the chapter
- Chapter FIVE - Conclusions, Implications & Recommendations
- Introduction
- Key findings
- Recommendations
- Limitations
- Final conclusion
- Future study
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to assess the efficacy of the new football violence Act in Cyprus in providing the means for efficient safety management in football grounds. The study specifically investigates the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Act and analyzes its potential to prevent future incidents.
- Football violence and safety management in Cyprus
- The effectiveness of the new football violence Act
- The role of duties and responsibilities in safety management
- Learning from past football disasters and tragedies
- The potential for efficient safety management in football grounds
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One: Introduction provides an overview of the research topic, highlighting the need for a new football violence Act in Cyprus. It discusses the rising problem of football violence in the country and introduces the new Act as a potential solution. The chapter also outlines the research aims and objectives, setting the stage for the subsequent analysis.
Chapter Two: Literature Review delves into the theoretical background of safety management in football grounds, examining past disasters and their lessons. It analyzes the duties and responsibilities of various stakeholders involved in football matches, focusing on safety and security planning, grounds operations, and infrastructure. The chapter explores diverse beliefs and arguments surrounding football violence and safety, paving the way for a comprehensive understanding of the issue.
Chapter Three: Research Methodology outlines the research philosophy, design, and methodology used in the study. It explains the research approach and data analysis techniques, highlighting the rationale for the chosen methods. The chapter also discusses the limitations of the research, acknowledging potential areas where the findings might be affected.
Chapter Four: Results, Analysis & Discussion presents the findings of the research, drawing upon the collected data to analyze the effectiveness of the new football violence Act in Cyprus. The chapter explores the limitations of the Act and discusses its potential for facilitating efficient safety management in football grounds.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key focus of this research lies in the intersection of football violence, safety management, and legislation. The research delves into the effectiveness of the new football violence Act in Cyprus, exploring its impact on safety management and the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders. Key terms include football violence, safety management, legislation, duties, responsibilities, and efficient safety management.
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- George Yiapanas (Autor:in), 2016, Can the New Football Violence Act Provide the Means for Efficient Safety Management in Football Grounds in Cyprus, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/443941
