PRINCIPLE OF VOLUNTARINESS IN HANDLING CIVIL CASES BY CAS

This articles looks into the principle of voluntariness as the basic grounds for international sports arbitration. Analysis of existing regulatory legal acts in sports field indicates that this principle is not observed. The author point out the general recognition of this principle around the world and draws the conclusion that without wilful consent of the parties to appeal to the international sports court of arbitration, the case cannot be reviewed in this court. Violation of this principle should be the undisputed basis for refusal in its enforcement.