To confer further powers on the Football Licensing Authority and to amend its name; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
13 November 2009
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The bill would give the Football Licensing Authority more powers to regulate safety at sports grounds and would rename it the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, with related changes to its duties and how it operates. It aims to strengthen oversight of safety at football and other sports venues.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords, so it is in the early stages of debate. If it progresses, it would move on to committee stages and then to the House of Commons for consideration.
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4 Feb 2009
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.
