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Safe Standing (Football Stadia) Bill

A Bill to give all football clubs the freedom to build, or maintain existing, safe standing sections in their stadia if they choose; to establish minimum safety criteria that must be met for standing sections in football stadia; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Safe Standing (Football Stadia) Bill would let all football clubs choose to create or retain safe standing sections in their stadiums, provided they meet minimum safety rules. It also sets basic safety criteria for any standing areas and covers related purposes. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and originated in the Commons.

Key Points

  • Gives all football clubs freedom to build or maintain safe standing sections if they choose
  • Establishes minimum safety criteria for standing sections in football stadia
  • Applies to stadiums used for football under the bill’s provisions
  • Creates a regulatory framework to monitor safety of standing areas (and related purposes)

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in December 2010.

Who is affected?

Football clubsStadium operators and ownersSupporters and fans who use standing areasSafety regulators and inspectorsLocal authorities with stadium oversight

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

7 Dec 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Safe Standing (Football Stadia)

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.

Documents (1)

Bill 121 2010-12 (as introduced)
BillCommons
24 Nov 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.