Danielle Sharkey published in the fourth edition of Lissack and Horlick on International Bribery and Corruption

We are proud to announce that Danielle Sharkey has co-authored a chapter on bribery, corruption and sport for the fourth edition of Lissack and Horlick on Bribery and Corruption, published by LexisNexis UK.

The chapter explores the many forms corruption can take in sport, from match-fixing and match manipulation to insider information, “ghost matches” and courtsiding, and considers why the globalisation of sport, significant investment and the growth of online betting have made integrity risks increasingly complex.

It also looks beyond the field of play, considering governance and bidding scandals, the role and limits of sports governing bodies, and the extent to which English law – including the Bribery Act 2010, the Gambling Act 2005 and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – can be used to tackle misconduct.

Drawing on case law, international examples and practical enforcement tools, the chapter highlights the challenges facing regulators, sports organisations and those advising them, and makes the case for clearer, more targeted mechanisms to address corruption in modern sport.

About Lissack and Horlick on Bribery and Corruption

Lissack and Horlick on Bribery and Corruption is a comprehensive practitioner text published by LexisNexis UK. The fourth edition provides an overview of bribery legislation in both national and international contexts, with practical guidance on anti-corruption measures, enforcement and sentencing. According to the publisher, the title is designed to be both authoritative and accessible, with each chapter ending in a summary of key practical considerations.