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Football Regulation Bill

A Bill to establish an independent regulator of football clubs; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

18 September 2019

In Plain English

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The Football Regulation Bill would create an independent regulator to oversee football clubs. It would establish a new body with regulatory powers over how clubs are run, along with related provisions about football governance.

Key Points

Establishes an independent regulator for football clubs.
Provides for connected provisions about how clubs are governed and run.
Creates a regulatory framework for football governance and related matters.

Who is affected?

Football clubs (including owners and directors)Football fans and supportersFootball governing bodies, leagues and associationsThe new regulator and its staff

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

26 Jun 2019

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Football Regulation

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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