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Written question asked by Lord Pendry (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 February 2023. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Football: Anti-social Behaviour

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to tackle disorder at football matches, given the reported increase the number of arrests at matches, and increase in banning orders issued by the courts.

Answer

We are clear that law abiding fans should be able to enjoy football matches in safety and that violent and disorderly behaviour will not be tolerated.

We have extended coverage of football banning orders to persons convicted of Class A drugs offences at matches, elite domestic women’s football and online hate crime offences connected to football

We have also amended the threshold test to increase the likelihood that a court will impose a banning order following a conviction for football-related offences that are violent, disorderly or cause harm to others.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5094
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Arrests Anti-social behaviour Football Anti-social behaviour orders
Link
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