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Sporting Events Bill

The King's Speech 2026 bill covering sporting events, public safety and event governance measures connected to major fixtures.

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14 May 2026 | Debate linked direct

Sporting Events Bill [HL]

Why linked: First Reading of the Sporting Events Bill in House of Lords - direct legislative instrument central to the thread

First Reading 11:10:00 A Bill to make provision for enabling a common set of legislative provisions to be applied to major sporting events held in the United Kingdom; to confer power to provide financial assistance in relation to sporting events …

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2 Aug 2025 | Statutory Instrument Department for Culture, Media and Sport evidence

The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2025

Why linked: Filled the "Sports ground safety inspection and certification regimes" gap via web research

A statutory instrument made under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 that amends the list of designated sports grounds required to hold safety certificates, reflecting promotions, relegations, and ground changes for the 2025/26 season. It is the live operative …

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11 Jul 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2025

Why linked: Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2025 - implements Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975, a statutory basis named in thread scope

By section 1(1) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52) the Secretary of State may designate as a sports ground requiring a safety certificate under that Act any sports ground which, in the Secretary of State’s opinion, …

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2 Jul 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA Women’s European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2025

Why linked: Licensing Hours Order for UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - demonstrates existing mechanisms for major sporting event governance; precedent for licensing arrangements

This Order provides for the extension of licensing hours for licensed premises and clubs on the days of a semi-final or final match of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Football Championship, if a team representing England or Wales plays in …

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24 May 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024

Why linked: UEFA European Football Championship 2024 Licensing Hours Order - precedent for how licensing frameworks apply to major international sporting events

This Order is made under section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 (c.17) (“the 2003 Act”). It relates to the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship to be held in Germany from 14th June 2024 to 14th July 2024. In publicity, …

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6 Jul 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) (No. 3) Order 2023

Why linked: Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Amendment 2023 - implementation of statutory safety regime for sports grounds

Under section 1(1) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52) (“the Act”), where the Secretary of State is of the opinion that a sports grounds has accommodation for more than the specified number of spectators, the Secretary …

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17 Apr 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Order 2023

Why linked: Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Amendment 2023 - designation orders under Act 1975 statutory basis

Under section 1(1) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52) (“the Act”), where the Secretary of State is of the opinion that a sports ground has accommodation for more than the specified number of spectators, the Secretary …

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17 Apr 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Order 2023

Why linked: Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Amendment 2023 - designation orders under Act 1975 statutory basis

Under section 1(1) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52) (“the Act”), where the Secretary of State is of the opinion that a sports ground has accommodation for more than the specified number of spectators, the Secretary …

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9 Mar 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) Order 2023

Why linked: Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Amendment 2023 - implementation of sports ground safety certification regime

Under section 1(1) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52) (“the Act”), where the Secretary of State is of the opinion that a sports ground has accommodation for more than the specified number of spectators, the Secretary …

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6 Jul 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Order 2022

Why linked: Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Amendment 2022 - ongoing implementation of sports ground safety regime

Under section 1(1) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c.52) (“the Act”), where the Secretary of State is of the opinion that a sports ground has accommodation for more than the specified number of spectators, the Secretary of …

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16 May 2022 | Statutory Instrument Context · primary home: Grenfell fire building safety… linked direct

The Fire Safety Act 2021 (Commencement) (England) Regulations 2022

Why linked: Fire Safety Act 2021 (Commencement) (England) Regulations 2022 — operationalises a statutory hook named in the thread scope as background to venue safety.

These Regulations bring into force on 16th May 2022 section 1 of the Fire Safety Act 2021 (c. 24) in relation to premises in England.

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14 Feb 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) Order 2022

Why linked: Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Amendment 2022 - sports ground designation under 1975 Act

Under section 1(1) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52) (“the Act”), where the Secretary of State is of the opinion that a sports ground has accommodation for more than the specified number of spectators, the Secretary …

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