The article is devoted to the understudied problem of grounds and limits of criminal responsibility for crimes against public security and public order committed, when arranging and holding professional sports contests. Along with this, the complicated issues of criminal legal fighting against the infringement upon equality of rights and freedoms of citizens in the sphere of professional sports are covered.
criminal law, crime, sports, hooliganism, racism, vandalism, mass disorders, football, violence, contest
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