Combating unlawful
influence in sports

It is a qualitative study that primarily addresses men’s sports at the professional level. The study also includes a review of victimisation of sports journalists, sports photographers, and supporter police in connection to their sports-related professional activities. Furthermore, there is an explorative section included in the study that examines whether offences of a more system threatening nature exist in organised sports. The study is based on 106 interviews with individuals from the above mentioned professions, and others with relevant knowledge and experience.

The study shows that certain acts to influence occur in a heightened emotional state, while other acts appear to be both more strategic and more rational. These different types of acts to influence require different preventive measures. The employer has the primary responsibility for the work environment. By working towards an open culture and taking incidents seriously, the organisation signals from the top down that this is prioritised, which is central to prevention.