Physical and sexual abuse against young athletes in sport in light of article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

Abstract Numerous young athletes have suffered from physical and sexual abuse at the hands of their coaches. Despite this, European Court Human Rights (ECtHR) has never dealt with a violation child rights under Convention on (ECHR) in case sport. In this situation, question that may arise is how can argue substantive before ECtHR such abuses? regard, right to mental integrity Articles 10 (2) 27 Swiss Federal Constitution (SFC) as well prohibition an excessive limitation personal freedom Article Civil Code (SCC) play essential role build bridge between fundamental human national law light SFT’s precedents within meaning public policy 190 (e) Private International Law Act (PILA). Although Federations (IFs) not recognised legal standing suffering abuse, state parties ECHR must implement positive obligations 8 (1) take necessary measures protect against abuses by non-state actors require sports governing bodies jurisdiction comply (1)’s obligations. Accordingly, article might serve clarify duty through lens ECHR.