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To ask His Majesty's Government how many investigations the Gambling Commission has undertaken since January 2025 into English football clubs advertising gambling operators alleged to be accessible from Great Britain; and how many prosecutions, fines, licence reviews or other enforcement action have been issued as a result of those investigations.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many investigations the Gambling Commission has undertaken since January 2025 into English football clubs advertising gambling operators alleged to be accessible from Great Britain; and how many prosecutions, fines, licence reviews or other enforcement action have been issued as a result of those investigations.
Under the Gambling Act 2005, there is no offence for advertising unlicensed gambling. The offence is for the advertising of unlawful gambling under section 330 of the Gambling Act. Unlicensed gambling becomes unlawful if the facilities are available to consumers in Great Britain. If an unlicensed gambling operator can demonstrate that British consumers are blocked from accessing, registering or gambling on its site, it would not be breaking the law. Nevertheless, we are aware that Internet Protocol (IP) blocking technology can be circumvented, usually where consumers use Virtual Private Networks.
It is for the Gambling Commission (GC) to decide when to investigate and what enforcement action may be required. The Commission is already taking forward action in this space. It independently verifies that effective blocking measures are in place, and has taken action where non-compliance has been identified. It may take action if a VPN was not effective or if, for example, the operator advertised routes around the VPN. The GC has had substantial engagement with football clubs on this issue, and has warned sports clubs that they could face prosecution if facilities to gamble are not blocked to consumers in Great Britain. Sports clubs are also expected to conduct ongoing monitoring of their sponsorship arrangements.
The Government believes that banning unlicensed sport sponsorship will bring clarity to this issue, and we will consult on this in spring 2026.
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Gambling Commission about its failure to take enforcement action against English football clubs advertising unlicensed gambling operators alleged to be accessible from Great Britain.
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Gambling Commission about its failure to take enforcement action against English football clubs advertising unlicensed gambling operators alleged to be accessible from Great Britain.
Under the Gambling Act 2005, there is no offence for advertising unlicensed gambling. The offence is for the advertising of unlawful gambling under section 330 of the Gambling Act. Unlicensed gambling becomes unlawful if the facilities are available to consumers in Great Britain. If an unlicensed gambling operator can demonstrate that British consumers are blocked from accessing, registering or gambling on its site, it would not be breaking the law. Nevertheless, we are aware that Internet Protocol (IP) blocking technology can be circumvented, usually where consumers use Virtual Private Networks.
It is for the Gambling Commission (GC) to decide when to investigate and what enforcement action may be required. The Commission is already taking forward action in this space. It independently verifies that effective blocking measures are in place, and has taken action where non-compliance has been identified. It may take action if a VPN was not effective or if, for example, the operator advertised routes around the VPN. The GC has had substantial engagement with football clubs on this issue, and has warned sports clubs that they could face prosecution if facilities to gamble are not blocked to consumers in Great Britain. Sports clubs are also expected to conduct ongoing monitoring of their sponsorship arrangements.
The Government believes that banning unlicensed sport sponsorship will bring clarity to this issue, and we will consult on this in spring 2026.
To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to publish an assessment of the trial use of live facial recognition in immigration enforcement in November; and whether it will be used or trialled again for immigration enforcement purposes before the close of the consultation on a new legal framework for law...
To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to publish an assessment of the trial use of live facial recognition in immigration enforcement in November; and whether it will be used or trialled again for immigration enforcement purposes before the close of the consultation on a new legal framework for law...
Immigration Enforcement carried out two live facial recognition deployments in collaboration with South Wales Police and Greater Manchester Police. The Department are reviewing these operations and considering the next steps. The results of these deployments are available on gov.uk.
To ask His Majesty's Government why staff are "strongly advised" in the Immigration Enforcement Live Facial Recognition Policy Document published in November to refer to that document rather than being required to do so.
To ask His Majesty's Government why staff are "strongly advised" in the Immigration Enforcement Live Facial Recognition Policy Document published in November to refer to that document rather than being required to do so.
The Immigration Enforcement live facial recognition policy document was based on standard police guidance. However, we can confirm that during operational deployments it was made clear to relevant Home Office members of staff that adherence to the agreed-upon policies and processes was mandatory.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the transparency of the Gambling Commission’s enforcement actions, in the light of reports that operators have avoided formal regulatory action through secret settlements; and whether they will take steps to ensure public disclosure of these agreements.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the transparency of the Gambling Commission’s enforcement actions, in the light of reports that operators have avoided formal regulatory action through secret settlements; and whether they will take steps to ensure public disclosure of these agreements.
The Gambling Commission consistently publishes details of its enforcement outcomes on its website. Since 2016/17, over 100 enforcement actions have resulted in more than £206 million in fines and regulatory settlements from gambling operators. In recent years the Gambling Commission’s enforcement activity has increased, which has led to greater indications that the industry is making gambling safer and reducing the possibility of criminal funds entering their businesses.
The Gambling Commission, like most regulators, has a range of different interventions it can make. This includes a threshold below which it will not publicise its interventions. The intention of this special measures process is to incentivise operators into immediate compliance, and to mitigate any risks to customers in the shortest possible timeframe. However, where there are significant ongoing risks and these have not been mitigated appropriately this approach would not be pursued.
My Lords, I too welcome the Secretary of State. Will she confirm that the terms of the currently BBC charter specifically rule out any change to the BBC’s mission or public purposes during the whole of its lifetime? What assurances can the Secretary of State give that no steps will be taken, including the decriminalisation of licence fee offences, which would cost £200 million a year to the BBC, that would threaten or undermine the BBC’s ability to fulfil all its charter requirements?
My Lords, I too welcome the Secretary of State. Will she confirm that the terms of the currently BBC charter specifically rule out any change to the BBC’s mission or public purposes during the whole of its lifetime? What assurances can the Secretary of State give that no steps will be taken, including the decriminalisation of licence fee offences, which would cost £200 million a year to the BBC, that would threaten or undermine the BBC’s ability to fulfil all its charter requirements?
It is a pleasure to rejoin the noble Lord in another House of Parliament, although of course we remain on opposite sides. He is absolutely right to say that the mission of the BBC is set under the current charter. I want to say that the BBC is a very important institution to this country that produces
some outstanding programming. But, as I say, the changing broadcasting landscape means that the funding model will need to be looked at again. Decriminalisation requires primary legislation; that could be done under the existing royal charter, and, as I say, any changes will require significant consultation, which I am sure will involve many thousands of people having their say, including BBC employees and management.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the National Parking Adjudication Service will have in place the appeals process relating to bus lane and tramway enforcement in England outside London; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the National Parking Adjudication Service will have in place the appeals process relating to bus lane and tramway enforcement in England outside London; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will list the (a) local authorities and (b) bus companies that have enforced their bus lane restrictions with (i) staff and (ii) cameras; how many (A) prosecutions for infringement there are (i) 12 months before and (ii) after implementation, (B)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will list the (a) local authorities and (b) bus companies that have enforced their bus lane restrictions with (i) staff and (ii) cameras; how many (A) prosecutions for infringement there are (i) 12 months before and (ii) after implementation, (B)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures have been taken to encourage (a) local authorities and (b) bus companies to enforce bus lane restrictions with (i) staff and (ii) cameras; and if he will make a statement. - Inc refs to "Keeping Buses Moving", "Bus Priority" and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures have been taken to encourage (a) local authorities and (b) bus companies to enforce bus lane restrictions with (i) staff and (ii) cameras; and if he will make a statement. - Inc refs to "Keeping Buses Moving", "Bus Priority" and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what changes have been made to legislation with regard to revenue raised from bus lane enforcement since 1997; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what changes have been made to legislation with regard to revenue raised from bus lane enforcement since 1997; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans his Department has to introduce new fire safety legislation.
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans his Department has to introduce new fire safety legislation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 19th December 2001, Official Report, 377 c532-3W, on targets for improving the reliability of train services, what enforcement actions can be taken upon train operating companies if they fail to meet targets;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 19th December 2001, Official Report, 377 c532-3W, on targets for improving the reliability of train services, what enforcement actions can be taken upon train operating companies if they fail to meet targets;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, how many (a) warning letters and (b) enforcement notices have been given by the Health and Safety Executive to (i) Railtrack and (ii) train operating companies for each year since 1995-96; and if he will provide details...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, how many (a) warning letters and (b) enforcement notices have been given by the Health and Safety Executive to (i) Railtrack and (ii) train operating companies for each year since 1995-96; and if he will provide details...