Legislation passed by the House of Commons makes unauthorized entry to football matches a criminal offense in England and Wales. Convicted individuals will face banishments from all professional football matches and fines up to £1,000. The law aims to deter individuals who tailgate or use deception to enter matches. It follows incidents of disorder during the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium, which posed serious safety concerns. Certain exceptions exist for legitimate personnel such as staff or journalists, but offenders attempting to gain entry will face strict penalties.
"The bill makes unauthorised entry to a football match a criminal offence, allowing courts to impose bans on convicted individuals from attending professional matches."
"The draft legislation, which is expected to pass given government support, addresses issues arising after the Euro 2020 final, where thousands forced entry into Wembley Stadium."
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