Football Offences (Amendment) Bill

Key Points

• Amends section 3 of the Football Offences Act 1991.
• Seeks to modernise and tighten the framework governing football-related offences; clarifies definitions and penalties.
• Could affect how offences at or around football matches are defined and prosecuted.
• The Bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons and will move to Committee Stage for detailed examination.

Progress

The Bill is at the Second Reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it will move to Committee Stage for detailed examination before continuing through the usual remaining stages.