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Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill

The King's Speech 2026 draft bill to ban ticket touting and address unfair resale practices in live events and entertainment markets.

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2026

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names 'Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill' in its contents - primary source document for the legislative proposal

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Department for Culture, Media and Sport linked commitment

King's Speech announces Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 draft bill to ban ticket touting and address unfair resale practices in live events and entertainment markets.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
4 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department has taken to help prevent anti-competitive practices in the live music and ticketing sectors.

Why linked: Written question on preventing anti-competitive practices in live music and ticketing sectors - directly relevant to market conduct regulation in scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department has taken to help prevent anti-competitive practices in the live music and ticketing sectors.

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2025

13 events
25 Nov 2025 | Committee report linked direct

Letter from Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts, and Kate Dearden MP, Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection, regarding Putting Fans First: A consultation on the resale of live events tickets, 19 November 2025

Why linked: Letter from Ministers regarding 'Putting F[orward]' - likely contains substantive government policy direction on consumer protection and employment rights relevant to ticket resale regulation

Direction: to_committee

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19 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Culture, Media and Sport evidence

Government response to the consultation on the resale of live events tickets

Why linked: Filled the "Secondary ticket market regulation and platform obligations" gap via web research

The formal DCMS/DBT government response (published 19 November 2025) to the 'Putting fans first' consultation, announcing a resale price cap, volume limits, and strict legal obligations on secondary ticketing platforms to ensure compliance — directly addressing secondary market regulation and …

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18 Nov 2025 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

StubHub: consumer protection enforcement case

Why linked: CMA consumer protection enforcement case on StubHub/Ticketbis regarding misleading fee presentation - relevant enforcement action on secondary ticket market platform practices

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the presentation of mandatory fees by TICKETBIS S.L. (trading as StubHub via www.stubhub.co.uk) to UK consumers.

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18 Nov 2025 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

viagogo: consumer protection enforcement case

Why linked: CMA enforcement case against viagogo for consumer protection violations in ticket resale—directly relevant to secondary ticket market regulation and unfair resale practices, the core subject of the Bill

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the presentation of mandatory fees by viagogo Entertainment Inc. (trading as viagogo via www.viagogo.com) and viagogo GmbH (trading as viagogo via www.viagogo.co.uk) to UK …

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25 Sep 2025 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Ticketmaster: consumer protection case

Why linked: CMA's Ticketmaster (Oasis Live '25) consumer protection case — the catalysing event repeatedly invoked in the King's Speech briefing and consultation response.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated consumer protection concerns regarding the sale of Oasis concert tickets by Ticketmaster UK Ltd (Ticketmaster), including how so-called ‘dynamic pricing' may have been used.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Undertakings signed on 15 September 2025 (PDF, …
31 Jul 2025 | Guidance HM Courts & Tribunals Service linked direct

Appeal against a civil penalty notice issued by Trading Standards

Why linked: Guidance on appeals against civil penalties for secondary sale of tickets for cultural, sporting and recreational events under s.9 - directly relevant to enforcement regime for ticket resale regulation

How to appeal if you have been issued with a penalty for failing to comply with the conditions for secondary sale of tickets for cultural sporting and recreational events under s.90(3) of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

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9 Jul 2025 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Why linked: Parliament Standard Note on Consumer Rights Act 2015 - foundational background on statutory basis cited in thread scope

Type: Standard Note (SN06588) The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1 October 2015. This briefing sets out the background to the Act and the main provisions of Part 1 (sale of goods, digital content and services) and …

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28 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to football ticket prices on grassroots participation.

Why linked: Question on impact of football ticket price changes on participation—relates to ticket pricing and access in live events sector, within scope of ticket market regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to football ticket prices on grassroots participation.

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14 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to prevent ticket touts from selling tickets to the Women's Rugby World Cup at inflated prices.

Why linked: Written question on preventing ticket touts from selling Women's Rugby World Cup tickets at inflated prices - directly addresses ticket touting concerns within the policy scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to prevent ticket touts from selling tickets to the Women's Rugby World Cup at inflated prices.

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23 Jan 2025 | Written evidence Business and Trade Committee linked direct

Rip-off Britain: Dynamic pricing and consumer protection

Why linked: Business and Trade Committee's 'Rip-off Britain: Dynamic pricing' session in January 2025 — adjacent select-committee scrutiny on the primary-market pricing issues the Bill does not directly address but the Government response acknowledges as interdependent.

The Business and Trade Committee will be holding an oral evidence session to examine the use of dynamic and other forms of variable pricing by businesses, and how this impacts consumers. The Committee will hear from businesses, consumer groups and …

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10 Jan 2025 | Other Department for Culture, Media and Sport evidence

Putting fans first: consultation on the resale of live events tickets

Why linked: Filled the "Secondary ticket market regulation and platform obligations" gap via web research

The January 2025 DCMS/DBT public consultation document setting out proposed measures for secondary ticket market reform, including new legal obligations on resale platforms, a potential licensing regime, and strengthened consumer enforcement — the direct precursor to the government response.

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2024

4 events
26 Apr 2024 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of prohibiting the practice of intentionally rendering commercial videogames inoperable when support ends.

Why linked: Written question asking whether DCMS has assessed merits of prohibiting intentional rendering (likely referring to ticket touting practices)—directly on-topic for the proposed ban

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of prohibiting the practice of intentionally rendering commercial videogames inoperable when support ends.

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19 Mar 2024 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to work with (a) artists, (b) event organizers and (c) primary ticketing platforms to tackle ticket touting.

Why linked: Written question on DCMS steps to work with artists, event organizers and ticketing platforms - relevant stakeholder consultation and coordination on ticket market issues

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to work with (a) artists, (b) event organizers and (c) primary ticketing platforms to tackle ticket touting.

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13 Mar 2024 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with representatives of the live music industry on introducing a ticket levy on large scale music arenas to support grassroots live music.

Why linked: Written question on discussions with live music industry regarding ticket levy—directly relevant to live events ticketing regulation and secondary market concerns

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with representatives of the live music industry on introducing a ticket levy on large scale music arenas to support grassroots live music.

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11 Jan 2024 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to prevent the unauthorised use of creative content by AI.

Why linked: Written question on legislative proposals to prevent unauthorized ticket resale - directly on-topic PQ addressing ticket touting prohibition

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to prevent the unauthorised use of creative content by AI.

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2023

5 events
19 Jul 2023 | Debate linked direct

Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023

Why linked: Parliamentary debate - Motion to Approve Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023 - formal approval of enforcement regulatory amendments

Motion to Approve 16:08:00 Moved by Baroness Penn: That the draft Order laid before the House on 12 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 12 July . Motion agreed.

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12 Jul 2023 | Debate linked direct

Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023

Why linked: Parliamentary debate in Grand Committee on Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023 - scrutiny of enforcement amendment order

Considered in Grand Committee 17:25:00 Moved by Baroness Penn: That the Grand Committee do consider the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023. The Parliamentary Secretary, HM Treasury (Baroness Penn) (Con): My Lords, the order will enable trading standards …

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5 Jul 2023 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee debate on Draft Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023 - scrutiny of regulatory amendment

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Esther McVey † Blomfield, Paul (Sheffield Central) (Lab) † Bonnar, Steven (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (SNP) † Byrne, Liam (Birmingham, Hodge Hill) (Lab) † Creasy, Stella (Walthamstow) (Lab/Co-op) † Crosbie, Virginia (Ynys …

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2022

2 events
19 Dec 2022 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of prohibiting the sale of tickets for events at a sum greater than their face value.

Why linked: Written question on assessment of prohibiting ticket sales for events at excessive prices - substantive policy inquiry on ticket resale regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of prohibiting the sale of tickets for events at a sum greater than their face value.

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19 Oct 2022 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with representatives from Ticketmaster on their new dynamic pricing policy.

Why linked: Written question on DCMS discussions with Ticketmaster on dynamic pricing policy - relevant to pricing practices in secondary and primary ticketing markets

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with representatives from Ticketmaster on their new dynamic pricing policy.

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2019

1 event

2018

1 event
15 Feb 2018 | Guidance Department for Culture, Media and Sport evidence

Secondary ticketing websites: guidance for business

Why linked: Filled the "Consumer protection guidance on ticket resale" gap via web research

Official UK government guidance (February 2018) for any business that resells event tickets using an online platform, covering consumer protection obligations under Part 3, Chapter 5 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including information disclosure requirements for secondary ticketing facilities.

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2017

1 event
13 Mar 2017 | Policy paper Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consumer protection measures applying to ticket resale: Waterson review - government response

Why linked: 2017 Government response to the Waterson Review is the named policy predecessor on consumer protection in online ticket resale and the regime against which the current shift to a face-value cap should be measured.

Government response to the review of consumer protection measures in the online ticket resale market.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Government response to Professor Waterson’s ind… (11pp)