Pitch invader

[thejuice]

So I saw a video of a male pitch invader being forcefully tackled.to the ground from behind by security. It put the invader at risk from whiplash, slipped discs and concussion from his head forcefully hitting grass (in my unprofessional opinion )

I have seen the man from two angles he was nowhere near any players.

You can guess my stance, but would you say that was too much?

 

[thejuice]

تسجيل الدخول إلى فيسبوك link is safe, I checked it, it goes to Facebook video

 

[Kavigant]

Anyone who illegally enters the property of another has forfeited certain of their own rights. Detention and removal (forcible if need be), followed by arrest.

 

[thejuice]

The vast majority of the viewers appear to agree with your stance. I agree with the removal and arrest. Im ignorant of legal rights aspect, maybe @Judge will come along and educate me

 

[Judge]

The vast majority of the viewers appear to agree with your stance. I agree with the removal and arrest. Im ignorant of legal rights aspect, maybe @Judge will come along and educate me

What jurisdiction are we talking about?

Generally speaking pitch invasion seems like a potential form of trespassing. I suppose one could try to litigate over his injuries in a civil court, but under such circumstances depending on the jurisdiction it could be a bad idea.

Lots of things to consider relative to civil law, but the jurisdiction involved can make a big difference in terms of a trespasser as a litigant, sometimes even in the event they have perpetrated a criminal act. In other jurisdictions a trespasser with criminal intent is just a burglar. Not in a real good position to litigate much of anything.

 

[thejuice]

My best guess is UK because of the English advertising

 

[thejuice]

Id be much less sympathetic if there was criminal intent.
I don't think the security guard had sufficient belief of criminal intent of the tresspasser to warrant such a high impact take down. I'm not sure belief is relevant from a legal standpoint.
I just see a goofy guy. It was funny the first time in a slapstick kind of way but on reflection it was overkill! Those kind of shoulder charge tackles are illegal in the actual game for obvious reasons, players still do them occasionally because its crowd pleasing.

 

[Judge]

My best guess is UK because of the English advertising

That's why I was reticent to really get into it. Liability and litigation in general is more conservative in the EU and UK than in the US. Less likely for someone who commits a crime to also be a litigant given their injuries sustained in the course of their crime.

Though in the states such outcomes can really vary. But in my state of Nevada I wouldn't advise anyone guilty of a criminal offense attempting to collect indemnity for their injuries through a civil action. With such litigants here, that could backfire. In California....maybe not.

 

[thejuice]

The judge could make the litigant pay damages to the 'defendant' ?(the person being sued for injuries caused in the course of a crime I mean)

 

[thejuice]

I have never heard of a pitch invader successfully suing anyone to be honest, it would definitely be news worthy

 

[Judge]

I have never heard of a pitch invader successfully suing anyone to be honest, it would definitely be news worthy

Stands to reason considering the likelihood of pitch invaders getting the wrong kind of publicity...lol.

 

[thejuice]

You think it would encourage it?

 

[thejuice]

Or they wouldnt want their employer finding out

 

[Judge]

You think it would encourage it?

I suppose that depends on the message they want to project.

Makes me think of those Buddhist monks in the early 60s who protested the South Vietnamese government by setting themselves on fire. Clearly it was more than just a publicity stunt for them.

 

[Forest Cat]

I think one problem is that no one knows if the pitch invader is just a silly and harmless guy having some fun or a mentally ill lunatic with a gun in his pocket. These days no one can afford to take any chances. Especially in places with large crowds, like sports events. People are crazy.

 

[thejuice]

That's a good point. Play stupid games win stupid prizes and all that. My counter would be a regular rugby tackle would have been as effective as a shoulder charge and he was in an empty area of the pitch.