In sixteen pages this paper contrasts the US and the UK in terms of different approaches to spectator safety with laws of both countries examined. Twenty sources are listed in the bibliography.
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activity were seen as facing different risks, but as a spectator there was a very low perception of risk. We may argue that this is still the case, however, with
increasing attendance at sporting events across the world, there are also increasing injuries, and we need to consider what the role of the organisers is in seeking to prevent injury
to spectators. The turning point in the UK was the Hillsborough disaster that took place on the 15th of April 1989. This resulted in the loss of ninety-six lives,
and was the worst sporting disaster in the country. Seen live by many across the country this has changed the way in which safety on the terraces is viewed, and
changes have been made, however, we can argue that many of these changes are not enough, and as well as a legislative base we also need to tackle issues such
as culture. If we look to the US, there may be accidents and injuries of spectators, but there is a very different culture. EWE can argue that this may
be seen in several ways. Firstly there is a culture of family activity, with much lower levels of hooliganism or violence that in turn can result in injury. The family
culture may also be seen as placing a greater emphasise on safety. However, there is also a much greater emphasis on the ability to sue under the law for compensation
where there is an injury resulting form being a spectator. We can argue that it is this later point that may make a greater difference, With a higher propensity to
sue, those organising sporting events find that where there is a labiality their may also be a greater desire to protect against that liability due to the real cost that