Ivan Toney
What set of rules take precedence in a case concerning Ivan Toney - the FA, UEFA or FIFA rules?
FA rules due to privity of contract. FIFA and UEFA rules are, for domestic associations, a guide as to how to frame their internal regulations
What US federal crime was Jontay Porter charged with?
Conspiracy to commit wire fraud
What mitigating factors did the Welsh Rugby Union’s investigation consider in determining Rob Howley's sanction, and how did these factors impact the final decision?
Mitigating factors included Howley’s cooperation, remorse, transparency, no financial gain, personal tragedy (death of his sister), and his commitment to seeing a psychologist.
Comparing the English and Australian football associations betting regulation sections and their substance, which are more likely to dissuade individuals from betting on football and why?
The specificity of the English FA’s rules mean that footballers know what it is they are prevented from doing, and the greater detail of those provisions mean that prosecuting them is much easier. They also more easily provide specific and general deterrence because the specific provisions adequately define what is expected of the players conduct
Comparing the Ivan Toohey and Jontay Porter case, what was the main difference in the consideration of the severity of the sanctioning?
In Ivan Tooheys case, he bet on himself to perform and there was no detriment to his team. However, Jontay actually bet on himself to underperform and also bet against his team.
The Union treated Howley’s 363 bets as a single offense. Which principles or regulations supported this decision, and what broader rationale does it reflect?
The decision was supported by principles of totality in English law. This approach aims to avoid cumulative penalties, ensuring that the punishment is proportionate and not overly harsh.
Of Ivan Toney’s 232 charges, which did the commission specify were explicitly important and why?
The 50 charges where Toney was found to have gambled on his own games - especially where he had bet on them to lose. They were important and formed the basis of the Commission’s findings against Toney because of the perception of impropriety that they gave, the potential corruption and their flagrant violation of the regulations
What are the potential mitigating factors that you would raise if you were representing Jontay Porter and by doing so, do you think the NBA missed taking any factors into account by issuing a lifetime ban?
Mitigating factors: Cooperation with the NBA, Pled guilty immediately, Lack of prior misconduct, Coercion due to the existing of gambling debt.
How did the committee's handling of Howley's case highlight potential gaps in rugby's anti-corruption framework, and what implications might this have for future regulatory compliance?
The delayed detection of Howley’s openly placed bets underscore weaknesses in monitoring and enforcement within rugby's anti-corruption framework. This case suggests a need for stricter oversight and proactive support systems for individuals struggling with gambling, to prevent similar breaches in the future.