Committees

Safety at major sporting events

Inquiry

MPs are to examine issues around the safety of spectators at football matches and other major sporting events following the scenes and problems experienced by crowds at recent high-profile games.

The DCMS Committee inquiry will consider whether crowd management policies at stadiums in the UK are sufficient to maintain spectator safety and what steps can be taken to protect British supporters at major events abroad. The Committee will also examine the effectiveness of legislation concerning football, including the issues of safe standing and alcohol consumption at matches, and whether there need to be changes to regulations governing fans at matches.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 11:59pm on 8 September 2022.

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Past events

Tuesday 14 March 2023
2:50pm Private
3:00pm Public
Safety at major sporting events - Oral evidence 14 March 2023
3:00pm
  • Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
  • Adam Conant (Head of Sport at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Thursday 19 January 2023
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Safety at major sporting events - Oral evidence 19 January 2023
10:00am
  • David Armstrong (Chief Executive at Racecourse Association)
  • Liam Boylan (Stadium Director at Wembley Stadium)
  • Phil Davies (Head of Safety and Security at England and Wales Cricket Board)
  • Bob Eastwood (Head of Security and Safety Operations at English Football League)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 8 November 2022
9:30am Private
10:15am Public
Safety at major sporting events - Oral evidence 8 November 2022
10:15am
  • Martyn Henderson OBE (Chief Executive at Sports Grounds Safety Authority)
  • Peter Houghton (Director of Operations at Football Safety Officers Association)
  • Chief Constable Mark Roberts (Lead for Football Policing at National Police Chiefs' Council)
  • Michelle Russell (Chief Executive at Security Industry Authority)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 25 October 2022
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Safety at major sporting events - Oral evidence 25 October 2022
10:00am
  • Tony Burnett (Chief Executive at Kick It Out)
  • Owain Davies (Chief Executive at Level Playing Field)
  • Kevin Miles (Chief Executive at Football Supporters Association)
  • Dr Stacey Pope
11:00am
  • Professor Geoff Pearson
  • Professor Clifford Stott MBE
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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