Member

As my noble friend Lady Taylor of Bolton stated, this is the same position that the previous Government took. It will ensure that these competitions can be amended in a timely manner in the future, to ensure that the scope of the regime remains relevant if there is a change in the structure of the football pyramid. This will also ensure that regulation cannot be circumvented. For example, clubs and competition organisers cannot simply reconstitute, rename or establish new domestic competitions to avoid the regulator’s regime. In such a scenario, failing to amend the scope quickly enough could result in the legislation failing to deliver the effect intended by Parliament.