A Bill to expand the list of sporting events that must be must available for broadcast by free-to-air television channels; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 February 2025
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This bill would require free-to-air TV channels to show a wider range of sporting events, making more of these events available to people without paying for subscriptions. It aims to safeguard public access to sport by extending the list of events that must be broadcast, and it covers related broadcasting and technology aspects.
The bill has had its first reading in December 2023 and is now at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; further stages would follow if it progresses.
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11 Dec 2023
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
