Keane to invoke European Convention on Human Rights in fight against ban?

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According to The Mail on Sunday, Keane may invoke the European Convention on Human Rights in fighting a possible FA ban for comments in his book. It quotes Michael Kennedy, Keane's lawyer, as saying "This issue concerns many aspects, including the Human Rights Act and the belief in freedom of speech."

Does anyone know the legal procedure that would be involved if the Convention is invoked? Even if the FA found Keane guilty, wouldn't they have to wait for an appeal to go through the European courts before slapping a suspension on him? Otherwise I would think they'd be leaving themselves open to a lawsuit from Keane/United if the courts ultimately ruled in Keane's favour.
 
Ha ha ha! f'kin' brilliant - rationally, its a possibility. Typical FA living in the 19th. century and still assuming power they havn't got! They still think its a game that keeps the 'working class' from rebelling and still played on slag heaps. Oh! hang on! some of the others still play on slag heaps don't they!
 
Originally posted by fjred:
<strong>Ha ha ha! f'kin' brilliant - rationally, its a possibility. Typical FA living in the 19th. century and still assuming power they havn't got! They still think its a game that keeps the 'working class' from rebelling and still played on slag heaps. Oh! hang on! some of the others still play on slag heaps don't they!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Yeah ....well fjred you're "BIGGER" than them are'nt you so it should be no problem should it ??!!

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Originally posted by Jopub the Gooner:
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Yeah ....well fjred you're "BIGGER" than them are'nt you so it should be no problem should it ??!!

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eh? you have not gone yet! <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
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Let's be rational, Keane is 100% guilty... there are certain things, either you want it or not, that should not be told... being a "professional" player, he is entitled to follow some rules and regulations just like the others... when you're an idol, there are certain things that you just can't do...

Football is popular because of the beauty of the game, the suspense, the magic in it... what Keane has done to Haaland for example is no football... so I totally agree that Keano should be banned... even Man Utd should have fined him... it's a disgrace for the club... we just expect him to be a football player and a good captain and nothing more...

He should have waited for his career to end to release the book, I'd say... :p
 
Yeah ....well fjred you're "BIGGER" than them are'nt you so it should be no problem should it ??!!

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Was it the mention of slag heaps that made you respond?
 
Releasing the book was imprudent, definitely, but does admitting intent make the guilt worse? Having been punished, intent was already presumed anyway. I'm not a lawyer but that's what my girlfriend (who's a lawyer) says :confused:

Keano's probably got a case, though the FA might not like the outcome. Because if the ruling is in Keano's favour, it may mean that no player can ever be punished without clear proof that he intended to offend.
 
Any action for 'maliciousness' must have proof of intent already. Keane, in his book, has admitted this. Any damages action resulting would relate to pecuniary loss which Haaland would have to prove. This would be difficult as he has been paid throughout any lay off resulting from the tackle. The Human rights issue would seem to be related to his ability to speak or write - free speech - without being held liable for anything under European Law, i.e. there must be independant evidence. The onus of proof is on the FA. To date, there is only opinion. Couldn't see any action by Haaland getting past a strike out application, and any action by the FA would question their regulations and ability to act in contravention of European Law. What would be their legal status in any constitution? Doubt it would be recognised. In short, they would need this like a hole in the head. The FA's living on borrowed time in any case!

My opinion, anyway
 
Good on Keano for going through whatever channels he can to stop this farce.

By the FA`s logic, all books, all articles of players speaking on record about what they did during the game to mouthy/aggressive/brutal opponents must be gone through with a fine tooth comb and anyone found guilty of expressin an honest opinion about what happened should be charged retrospectively for the alleged offence.

Time-wasting, seeking-to-make-a-scapegoat-of-one-person tripe.
 
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