A Bill to require a football club playing in the top four tiers of English and Scottish professional football to disclose the identity of its owner, the identity of the owner of its home playing ground, training ground, any intellectual property associated with the club or a third party stake in its players and the identities of outstanding creditors; to require all creditors of a football club to be compensated equally should the club go into administration; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
18 April 2013
This bill would force football clubs in England and Scotland’s top four leagues to publish who truly owns the club, who owns the stadium and training ground, and who has any rights to the club’s intellectual property or to players through third‑party stakes. It would also require a full list of the club’s creditors and ensure that, if a club enters administration, all creditors are paid equally.
The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet moved to the committee stage.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
The Bill had its first reading on 25 June 2012. The second reading was expected on 1 March 2013 but was withdrawn.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member, Damian Collins.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
