KAZNENOPRAVNI MEHANIZMI ZAŠTITE OD NASILJA NA SPORTSKIM PRIREDBAMA
CRIMINAL LAW MECHANISMS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST VIOLENCE AT SPORTING EVENTS

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine the criminal law mechanisms for combating violence at sporting events within the legal system of the Republic of Serbia. In this context, particular attention is devoted to the relationship between the criminal law provisions contained in the Criminal Code and the legal solutions prescribed by the special law, the Law on the Prevention of Violence and Misconduct at Sporting Events. The paper further analyses the legal elements of the criminal offence of violent behavior at a sporting event or public gathering, as well as its position within the broader system of criminal law protection of public order and security. Methodology. The research methodology is based on the application of the normative, dogmatic-legal and analytical methods. In addition to the analysis of relevant legal provisions, the paper also includes an examination of judicial practice, as well as an assessment of the current state and trends of the criminal law response to violence at sporting events through a review of reported, indicted and convicted persons in the last five-year period. Research Results. The research findings indicate that criminal law protection against violence at sporting events within the legal system of the Republic of Serbia is based on a combination of repressive criminal law mechanisms and preventive measures prescribed by the special law. At the same time, the analysis of practice points to certain challenges in the application of the existing legal framework, particularly with regard to the consistency of sentencing policy and the effectiveness of preventive mechanisms aimed at preventing violence at sporting events. Scientific Contribution. The scientific contribution of the paper lies in the systematic analysis of the normative framework and the practice of applying criminal law mechanisms for protection against violence at sporting events, as well as in identifying possible directions for improving the existing legal and institutional framework with the aim of more effective prevention and suppression of this form of crime.

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