Committees

Safety at major sporting events

Inquiry

MPs are to examine issues around the safety of spectators at football matches and other major sporting events following the scenes and problems experienced by crowds at recent high-profile games.

The DCMS Committee inquiry will consider whether crowd management policies at stadiums in the UK are sufficient to maintain spectator safety and what steps can be taken to protect British supporters at major events abroad. The Committee will also examine the effectiveness of legislation concerning football, including the issues of safe standing and alcohol consumption at matches, and whether there need to be changes to regulations governing fans at matches.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Thursday 8 September 2022.

Work news

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New unauthorised entry offence and police collaboration needed to boost sport fan safety at home and abroad, MPs say
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on Safety at major sporting events
29 December 2023
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DCMS Committee to question police and steward chiefs on safety at major sporting events
MPs will examine whether the policing and stewarding of major sporting events remains appropriate and effective
7 November 2022
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Committee examines safety at major sporting events 
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee looks into fan personal safety, accessibility, and freedom from discrimination
21 October 2022
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Safety at major sporting events inquiry launched
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines safety of fans at major sporting events
8 July 2022
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