The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is implementing the Football Governance Act 2025, which establishes regulatory oversight of football clubs and competitions in England. The legislation includes statutory deadline regulations and specified competitions regulations, with implementation overseen by the Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth. The Act is now in force with secondary legislation and regulatory instruments being issued to operationalise governance requirements.
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The unauthorised entry of ticketless individuals at football matches creates a risk to their safety and the safety of legitimate, paying fans. While such acts are likely already illegal, the lack of a distinct criminal penalty that includes the use …
As long as football clubs can prove that they have a comprehensive stewarding plan for safe standing and follow the licenced standing criteria from the SGSA, we recommend that further pilots by willing clubs should be encouraged. (Paragraph 97) Safety …
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