LEX SPORTIVA AND THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORT

Abstract

This comprehensive analysis explores the profound impact of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the realm of global sports law. Against the backdrop of a remarkable increase in case procedures, this study highlights at least three pivotal functions of CAS. Firstly, CAS has introduced the application of general legal principles within sports institutions, leading to the formulation of the distinct “principia sportive,” which has bolstered legal certainty in the field. Secondly, CAS assumes a vital role in interpreting and implementing sports law, influencing the establishment of binding regulations within sports organizations. Thirdly, CAS’s superior status allows it to harmonize the global legal landscape by assuming jurisdiction over disputes involving sports bodies and federations.