Summary
Provides for the regulation of football matches, including football banning orders to prevent violence and disorder. Created in response to the Hillsborough disaster and football hooliganism.
Key Points
- Football banning orders (domestic and international)
- Restrictions on travel for designated football matches
- Requirement to surrender passport during control periods
- Linked to broader anti-hooliganism legislation
Parts & Sections
Amendments History
2000 — Football (Disorder) Act 2000
Strengthened banning order provisions for international matches.