To confer further powers on the Football Licensing Authority and to amend its name; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
13 November 2009
This Bill would give the Football Licensing Authority extra powers and rename it the Sports Grounds Safety Authority. It aims to strengthen safety regulation at sports grounds and related venues, with changes to the law to support the new remit.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the Lords. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and then to the House of Commons for consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 4 February. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.