The Play On Podcast - Freedom of Expression at Tokyo 2020
In this episode, hosted by Morgan Sports Law's Ben Cisneros, we discuss Rule 50.2 of the Olympic Charter and its restrictions on athletes’ freedom of expression at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Host, Ben Cisneros (Trainee Solicitor, Morgan Sports Law) is joined by special guests Nikki Dryden (Olympian & Human Rights Lawyer), Caradh O’Donovan (World Champion Kickboxer & Co-Founder of Global Athlete) as well as Donna Bartley (Senior Associate, Morgan Sports Law).
What is Rule 50?
Rule 50.2 of the Olympic Charter states that:
No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.
The latest IOC Guidelines on the implementation of Rule 50.2 are available here.
Related Content
- Podcast: ‘Olympic Charter Rule 50’, featuring Olympic gold medallist, Tianna Bartoletta and human right’s lawyer, Brendan Schwab (August 2020).
- Article: ‘Reconsidering Rule 50’ (June 2020).
Episode Speakers
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| Ben Cisneros (Host) Trainee Solicitor, Morgan Sports Law |
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| Caradh O’Donovan World Champion Kickboxer & Co-Founder of Global Athlete |
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| Nikki Dryden Olympian & Human Rights Lawyer |
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| Donna Bartley Senior Associate, Morgan Sports Law |
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