Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 22 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 February 2022. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Football: Abuse and Hooliganism
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help tackle (a) disruption and (b) abuse at professional football matches.
- Answer
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The Government is clear that there is no place for any kind of discrimination or abuse in sport.
We are concerned by the increase in disorder at football matches and have discussed this with the relevant bodies. These include the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, the UK Football Policing Unit, and the Football Association. We will continue to liaise closely with all the football authorities about their work to tackle disruption and abuse at football matches.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- 127414
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Abuse Football Hooliganism
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- 2022-03-01 17:49:56 +0000
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