This book brings together a number of perspectives on how different European states have responded to the phenomenon of football crowd disorder and violence, or "hooliganism". It applies a comparative legal approach, with a particular focus on civil and human rights, to analyze domestic legislation, policing and judicial responses to the problem of "football hooliganism" in Europe. Academics and legal professionals from eight different European countries introduce and analyze the different approaches and draw together common themes and problems from their various jurisdictions. They offer insights into the interactions between (domestic) politicians, law enforcers and sports authorities. The book is important reading for scholars and practitioners in the fields of law, sports law, sociology and criminology, and for all those concerned with questions of law enforcement and human rights. While it perfectly fits the curriculum for postgraduate studies in the fields mentioned, it is also highly recommended as secondary reading for undergraduate students. Dr. Anastassia Tsoukala is tenured Associate Professor at the University of Paris XI, France. Dr. Geoff Pearson is Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law at the University of Manchester's Law School, Manchester, United Kingdom. Dr. Peter Coenen was Assistant Professor of Law at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

Inhalt
Legal Responses to Football 'Hooliganism' in Europe Introduction.- Return to 'Radio Nostalgia': Twenty Years of 'Anti-Violence' Legislation in Italian Stadia.- Legal Responses to Football Crowd Disorder and Violence in England and Wales.- Legal Measures and Strategies Against Violence at Football Events in Germany.- Regulating Football-Related Violence in France.- Punishing and Surveying the Greek Football Fans: A Stake For Their Civil Liberties?.- Football Related Disorder in the Netherlands.- Legal and policing responses to football crowd disorder in Austria.- Legal Responses to 'Football Hooliganism' in Ukraine.- Conclusions: Social Control at the Expense of Civil Liberties and Human Rights.