Premier League Executive Director questioned on sports stadia accessibility
17 October 2016
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears from the Premier League Executive Director, Bill Bush, as part of its inquiry into accessibility of sports stadia.
- Watch Parliament TV: Accessibility of Sports Stadia
- Inquiry: Accessibility of Sports Stadia
- Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Witnesses
Tuesday 18 October 2016, Committee Room 5, Palace of Westminster
At 10.30am
- Bill Bush, Executive Director, Premier League
At 11.15am
- Steve Gilbert, Wrexham Disabled Supporters Association
At 11.30am
- Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE, Disability Commissioner, Equalities and Human Rights Commission
Sports stadia access lacking behind
Despite years of campaigning, many sports fans with disabilities find facilities at sports stadia inadequate or inappropriate for them, even when the grounds have been modernised. These failures extend to Premier League clubs. Detailed best practice guidance exists at both national and European level, but some clubs seem content to do the minimum legally required, without considering whether access is really adequate.
Further information
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