Proposal for the establishment of Children’s Rights in Sports
Proposal for the establishment of Children’s Rights in Sports December 19, 2020 Publication of Proposal for the Establishment of the Children’s Rights in Sports Japan Sports Law Association The Japan Sports Law Association (the “Association”) has dedicated considerable effort to establish sports rights. The draft of the Sports Basic Act, 1 dated December 20, 1997 states that "All people have rights concerning equally in sports" and "All participants in sports must be free, fair and secure at all times". In a call to the 17th Congress of the Association, 2 dated September 18, 2009, "Call for the establishment of the Sports Basic Act and sports rights!", proposing the needfor a […]
Declaration for the Promotion of Diversity
Declaration for the Promotion of Diversity Declaration for the Promotion of Diversity by Japan Sports Law Association July 3, 2021 Diversity Promotion Task Force In December 1992, the Association was established to promote the development of sports law, encourage the cooperation among researchers, and foster collaboration with other academic societies both in and outside Japan. As an academic organization, it has studied the rule of law, and the theory and practice of sports law in sports. However, the Association acknowledges challenges in terms of promoting and realizing diversity. In particular, increasing the proportion of female members and directors, improving understanding and awareness of gender equality and diversity, supporting and developing […]