Dr Victoria Silverwood

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No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player during game – what this means for sport and the law The death of Adam Johnson during an ice hockey match shocked the sporting world. Questions remain about consent and violence in high-risk sport.

Adam Johnson died following a skate cut during an EIHL game in October 2023. In this short article I explain the legal process which has led to this week’s announcement that no criminal charges will be brought against hockey player Matt Petgrave. theconversation.com/no-criminal-...