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Glasgow 2026 and EBU underscore need for respectful women's athletics coverage. 30 Jul 2026, 2:56 pm The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), working alongside European Athletics and a number of leading female athletes, has published guidance aimed at encouraging more respectful coverage of women's athletics. The recommendations, relevant to sports fans, clubs, teams, athletes and coaches, have been published amid the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The guidance follows growing concerns about the way footage from competitions can be captured, edited and redistributed online. British athletes including Amy Hunt and Keely Hodgkinson have previously highlighted the issue on social media, while Olympic pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw was among those involved in developing the EBU recommendations. "It is encouraging to see the EBU guidance, which has been implemented through discussion with female athletes," said Katy Bourne, brand and creative rights expert at Pinsent Masons. The recommendations advise broadcasters to avoid prolonged close-ups of specific body parts, low-angle shots and slow-motion replays that may draw attention away from sporting performance and contribute to inappropriate online use of footage. According to the EBU, the goal is not to restrict storytelling or production quality, but to ensure coverage remains focused on athletic achievement, technical excellence and sporting performance. The guidance forms part of a wider effort to challenge harmful stereotypes and improve standards across sports broadcasting. The move comes against the backdrop of a wider problem facing women in sport. World Athletics previously found that sexualised and sexist abuse overwhelmingly targeted female athletes during the 2022 World Athletics Championships, accounting for more than 40% of all detected abusive content identified in its online abuse study. Bourne said: "Pinsent Masons has worked with sports organisations to tackle sexualised material online. In our experience this is predominantly targeted at female athletes. Copyright material and event footage is often gathered by bad actors and manipulated, whether zoomed in on, cropped or slowed down, before being published online." The EBU recommendations currently apply to athletics broadcasting. However, issues have been identified across a range of sports, prompting governing bodies and major event organisers to strengthen their approach to online safety. Online abuse is affecting all sports, recently the World Cup. After the previous men's tournament FIFA expressed that it expected to see all authorities and social media platforms accepting their responsibilities and supporting it in the fight against all forms of discrimination. That led to heightened UK compliance duties for online platforms. Bourne said: "EBU guidance is only the first step. Sports organisations, sportspeople and teams will need the support of technology-led solutions to monitor and tackle abusive content shared online, quickly." Technology is expected to play a growing role. Large-scale monitoring of online content is virtually impossible using manual processes alone, particularly given the volume of posts, videos and comments generated around major sporting events. AI-driven brand protection and reputation management tools can help identify infringing content, monitor online discourse and support rapid takedown requests where material breaches platform rules or legal rights. Pinsent Masons has developed a brand protection platform, Alteria. The technology enables organisations to monitor social media and online platforms for harmful content, helping sports bodies and athletes identify abuse quickly and take action where appropriate. Combined with legal support, such tools can assist with escalation strategies and enforcement action against persistent offenders. 2 hours ago 21 hours ago 22 hours ago 30 Jul 2026 Know what's coming, make better decisions. Stay ahead by signing up to its weekly email of news and expert analysis, tailored for you OUT-LAW GUIDE The Renters' Rights Act 2025 provides for the biggest shake-up of short term residential lettings in England in a generation. OUT-LAW GUIDE Ireland's pro-business environment, coupled with clear regulatory frameworks and its commitment to innovation and infrastructure, make it the ideal location for companies seeking growth in a thriving EU market. OUT-LAW GUIDE As part of the IPO process, a company should consider what employee share incentive arrangements will be appropriate once its shares are admitted to trading.

John Maciver to become new Senior Partner at Pinsent Masons. July 30, 2026 Multinational law firm, Pinsent Masons, has elected John Maciver as its new Senior Partner. John is a Finance Partner and Head of the firm's Financial Services sector in Scotland and Northern Ireland, which has grown by more than 20% in the last two financial years under his leadership. He joined the firm as a trainee in 1995 after graduating in law with 1st class honours from the University of Edinburgh, spending his junior career in Scotland before relocating to London. He is legally qualified in both England and Wales and in Scotland. Since rejoining Pinsent Masons in 2008, John has played a key role in shaping the firm's Financial Services sector strategy and growing its Finance, Restructuring and Funds practices, while leading major client relationships. He was also instrumental in embedding legal technology into the sector's legal service delivery, and specialises in banking and finance law. He represents borrowers and lenders and is a member of the High Level Strategy Group at Scottish Financial Enterprise. Mr Maciver said: "It is an honour to be elected as Senior Partner. Its firm has globally recognised strength and depth across its key sectors, and a reputation for innovation and client service which Glasgow International is rightly proud of. "Its industry has evolved significantly over recent years, and that pace of change will continue. Glasgow International has made, and will continue to make, the investments in people and technology which enable its clients to rely on Glasgow International when the stakes are high. "Under my leadership Glasgow International will continue to focus on providing excellent client service in its key markets, leveraging its investments in technology and people to drive further growth, and always seeking to deliver innovative solutions. "Andrew has built a firm that is optimised for the future and resilient to the external forces shaping our world. I'd like to extend my warmest thanks for his leadership over the last four years and his tremendous contribution to our firm over 33 years. He is held in the highest regard across our business." Andrew Masraf, incumbent Senior Partner, says: "Leading the firm for the last four years has been a tremendous privilege. Not least because of what Glasgow International has achieved, but because of the confidence and tenacity of its people to always push for better outcomes. "Among turbulent times, the firm has remained focused on its long-term strategy and has made strides towards achieving our vision. Congratulations to John. I know that he will continue to inspire the business to break conventions, think differently and embrace our originality." The firm employs around 550 members of staff in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. This article is provided by Deadline News Limited and published here with permission. Contact Deadline News Limited if you would like to use any or all of this article. Discover more from the Glasgow reporter. Popular in last 48h. Culture November 15, 2025 Support local News. Latest. 14 hours ago 18 hours ago 19 hours ago

Ignition Law strengthens Dispute Resolution team with new appointment. 27th July 2026 by TheTeam Ignition Law has welcomed commercial litigation specialist Jade Naylor as a Consultant in the growing Dispute Resolution team. With four years' post-qualification experience, Jade joins from Pinsent Masons, where she trained and practised as an Associate. She advises clients on a broad range of commercial disputes across multiple sectors, including commercial contract disputes, shareholder and director disputes, and urgent injunctive matters. During her career, Jade has worked on a number of complex and high-profile disputes. Her experience includes: * acting for a client in the aviation sector defending a High Court breach of contract claim brought by a major airline * representing a UK university in a large-scale High Court action involving thousands of students seeking compensation for academic disruption * undertaking an in-house secondment with a global specialty insurer, advising on a diverse portfolio of professional indemnity claims. Joining Ignition Law's Dispute Resolution team, Jade will support the firm's growing client base of start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurial businesses, providing commercially focused advice to help clients navigate contentious issues and protect their interests. Commenting on her appointment, Jade said: "I joined Ignition Law for its innovative approach to legal services and its strong focus on supporting start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs through complex commercial challenges. Clients need more than technical expertise, and I was drawn to the firm's commitment to delivering practical, business-focused solutions. "I am also passionate about innovation within the legal sector, particularly the growing role of technology and AI and what the legal industry will look like in the future. I'm interested in how new tools can help make legal services more efficient, accessible and client-focused." Tammy Evans, Ignition Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution commented: "We are delighted to welcome Jade to Ignition. She brings excellent experience from a leading international law firm, together with strong technical expertise across a broad range of commercial disputes. Her pragmatic and commercially minded approach aligns perfectly with our ethos, and we look forward to introducing her to our clients and contacts." The appointment further strengthens Ignition Law's Dispute Resolution offering as the firm continues to expand its team and support ambitious businesses through every stage of their growth journey. 5th August 2026 Blog 23rd July 2026 Blog