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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.

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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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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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21 Jul 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

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

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Consumer Rights Act 2015

This Order amends paragraph 11 of Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

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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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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.

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