Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 26804

Football: Clubs

Tabled: 28 January 2025

Answered: 6 February 2025

Question

Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will hold discussions with the (a) Home Office and (b) Football Association on the potential merits of introducing lifetime club bans for people convicted of threats of violence against (i

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

Violence has no place in football. As private businesses, football clubs have a right to ban individual supporters from attending matches or accessing club facilities; a power rooted in their responsibility to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for a...

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