Amendment text
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“Neurodegenerative care scheme
“Neurodegenerative care scheme
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Proposed amendments
710 amendments across 75 provisions
New clauses & schedules 39
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Amendment text
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“Alcohol at football grounds
“Alcohol at football grounds
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Support to clubs
“Support to clubs
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Duty not to promote or engage in advertising and sponsorship related to gambling
“Duty not to promote or engage in advertising and sponsorship related to gambling
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Proposal stage
“Proposal stage
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Free to air coverage
“Free to air coverage
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Distribution orders
“Distribution orders
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Fan representation: mandatory golden share
“Fan representation: mandatory golden share
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Opportunity for levy exemption for clubs below the Football League
“Opportunity for levy exemption for clubs below the Football League
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Protection of assets of regulated clubs
“Protection of assets of regulated clubs
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Support to clubs
“Support to clubs
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Financial abuse, mismanagement or fraud: protection etc
“Financial abuse, mismanagement or fraud: protection etc
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Duty not to promote or engage in advertising and sponsorship related to gambling
“Duty not to promote or engage in advertising and sponsorship related to gambling
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Human rights and modern slavery considerations
“Human rights and modern slavery considerations
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Amendment text
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“Human rights and modern slavery considerations
“Human rights and modern slavery considerations
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Duty to address ticketing market practices
“Duty to address ticketing market practices
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Free to air coverage
“Free to air coverage
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Prioritisation of competitions within English football
“Prioritisation of competitions within English football
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Fan representation: mandatory golden share
“Fan representation: mandatory golden share
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Player welfare
“Player welfare
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Protection of assets of regulated clubs
“Protection of assets of regulated clubs
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Correspondence about the IFR
“Correspondence about the IFR
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Duty not to stage home matches outside United Kingdom without approval
“Duty not to stage home matches outside United Kingdom without approval
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Impact on Regulator of changes in Government administration
“Impact on Regulator of changes in Government administration
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Amendment text
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“Televising of football matches of national interest
“Televising of football matches of national interest
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Neurodegenerative care scheme
“Neurodegenerative care scheme
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Amendment text
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“Incorporation of heritage restrictions in Articles of Association
“Incorporation of heritage restrictions in Articles of Association
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Duty to vet financial investment in football clubs
“Duty to vet financial investment in football clubs
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Requirement to notify the IFR of a change in fitness criteria
“Requirement to notify the IFR of a change in fitness criteria
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Duty to consult fans on political statements
“Duty to consult fans on political statements
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Impact on Regulator of changes in Government administration
“Impact on Regulator of changes in Government administration
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Correspondence about the IFR
“Correspondence about the IFR
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Alcohol at football grounds
“Alcohol at football grounds
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Player welfare
“Player welfare
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“IFR duty to provide information and support on golden shares
“IFR duty to provide information and support on golden shares
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Consultation on changes to kick off times
“Consultation on changes to kick off times
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Duty to create emergency fund
“Duty to create emergency fund
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Levy exemption procedure for clubs in administration
“Levy exemption procedure for clubs in administration
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Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Youth and community projects: duty on the IFR
“Youth and community projects: duty on the IFR
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Clause 1 24
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, leave out “the sustainability of”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, leave out subsection (1) and insert—
“(1) The purpose of this Act is to protect the financial sustainability and success of English football.
“(1) The purpose of this Act is to protect the financial sustainability and success of English football.
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, after second “the”, insert “success and”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 2, after the first “of” insert “current and prospective”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, after second “the” insert “financial”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert—
“(c) meets the social responsibility duty set out in section (Social responsibility duty).”
“(c) meets the social responsibility duty set out in section (Social responsibility duty).”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, leave out “sustainability” and insert “growth and success”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, leave out “sustainability” and insert “success”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert—
“(3A) In exercising their powers and functions under this Act, the Secretary of State or the IFR may not act in a way which conflicts with any regulations or rules of international football governing bodies.”
“(3A) In exercising their powers and functions under this Act, the Secretary of State or the IFR may not act in a way which conflicts with any regulations or rules of international football governing bodies.”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 1, line 5, at end insert “within the rules laid down by FIFA, UEFA and the International Olympic Committee, relating to the autonomy of sport from government influence and control.”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 1, line 5, at end insert—
“(1A) Nothing in this Act or the operation of the IFR should compromise the ability of football clubs, competition organisers or national teams to comply with their obligations to, or participate in competitions of, international governing bodies including UEFA and FIFA.”
“(1A) Nothing in this Act or the operation of the IFR should compromise the ability of football clubs, competition organisers or national teams to comply with their obligations to, or participate in competitions of, international governing bodies including UEFA and FIFA.”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 1, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act, English football is sustainable if it—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act, English football is sustainable if it—
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Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 1, leave out “sustainable” and insert “successful”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 2, after the first “of” insert “current and prospective”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, leave out “local”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert—
“(c) requires regulated clubs to have access to funds that can meet their financial commitments for a six month period.”
“(c) requires regulated clubs to have access to funds that can meet their financial commitments for a six month period.”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert—
“(c) meets environmental sustainability requirements set out in subsection (3A).”
“(c) meets environmental sustainability requirements set out in subsection (3A).”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert—
“(c) continues to be globally competitive in relation to audience and quality,
“(c) continues to be globally competitive in relation to audience and quality,
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert—
(c) increases TV viewership,
(c) increases TV viewership,
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert—
“(c) meets the social responsibility duty.”
“(c) meets the social responsibility duty.”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert—
“(3A) In subsection (3), “environmental sustainability requirements” means—
“(3A) In subsection (3), “environmental sustainability requirements” means—
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Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 4, at end insert—
“(3A) Notwithstanding the purpose of this Act, the IFR must have due regard to the potential economic harms of overregulating English football.
“(3A) Notwithstanding the purpose of this Act, the IFR must have due regard to the potential economic harms of overregulating English football.
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, leave out subsection (1) and insert—
“(1) The purpose of this Act is to protect the financial sustainability and success of English football.”
“(1) The purpose of this Act is to protect the financial sustainability and success of English football.”
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 1, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act, English football is sustainable if it—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act, English football is sustainable if it—
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Clause 2 17
Amendment text
Lord Moynihan gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 2 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 16, at end insert—
““international football governing bodies” means FIFA and UEFA and any successor bodies to those organisations;”
““international football governing bodies” means FIFA and UEFA and any successor bodies to those organisations;”
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 31, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act a “specified competition” includes—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act a “specified competition” includes—
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Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 31, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act a “specified competition” includes—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act a “specified competition” includes—
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Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 14, at end insert—
““fans” means the individuals who follow and identify with the club, engage with the service the club provides, and have an interest in seeing the club succeed;”
““fans” means the individuals who follow and identify with the club, engage with the service the club provides, and have an interest in seeing the club succeed;”
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 14, at end insert—
““fan” means an individual who is a season ticket holder of a regulated club;”
““fan” means an individual who is a season ticket holder of a regulated club;”
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 28, after “a” insert “men’s”
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 31, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act a “specified competition” includes—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act a “specified competition” includes—
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Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 31, leave out from “competition;” to end of line 34
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 34, at end insert—
“(3A) Regulations made under subsection (3) must specify the National League North and the National League South.”
“(3A) Regulations made under subsection (3) must specify the National League North and the National League South.”
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 35, leave out subsection (4)
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 36, at end insert “unless it customarily plays in competitions of which the members or participants are exclusively or predominantly teams whose home ground is not in England”
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 37 at end insert—
(za) must have regard to the effect that the regulation may have on the ability of teams to participate in international competitions,”
(za) must have regard to the effect that the regulation may have on the ability of teams to participate in international competitions,”
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 3, line 6, leave out subsection (6)
Amendment text
After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Definition of fan group
“Definition of fan group
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Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 34, at end insert—
“(3B) The competitions specified by the Secretary of State must include the National League North and the National League South (but see section [Opportunity for levy exemption for clubs below the Football League] which provides for a process by which clubs in these competitions may apply for an exemption from the levy established under section 53).”
“(3B) The competitions specified by the Secretary of State must include the National League North and the National League South (but see section [Opportunity for levy exemption for clubs below the Football League] which provides for a process by which clubs in these competitions may apply for an exemption from the levy established under section 53).”
Amendment text
Clause 2, page 2, line 31, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act a “specified competition” includes—
“(3) For the purposes of this Act a “specified competition” includes—
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Clause 3 5
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 3, line 15, leave out “influence or”
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 3, line 15, leave out “influence or”
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 3, line 18, leave out “influence or”
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 3, line 20, leave out “influence or”
Amendment text
Clause 3, page 3, line 21, at end insert—
“(3) The IFR must give a notice to a person it considers to be an owner under this section informing that person that he or she is considered an owner under this section.”
“(3) The IFR must give a notice to a person it considers to be an owner under this section informing that person that he or she is considered an owner under this section.”
Clause 4 1
Amendment text
Clause 4, page 4, line 37, at end insert—
“(5A) The IFR must give a notice to all persons it considers to be an officer of a club for the purposes of this section informing them that they are considered as officers under this section.”
“(5A) The IFR must give a notice to all persons it considers to be an officer of a club for the purposes of this section informing them that they are considered as officers under this section.”
Clause 6 13
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert—
“(d) to ensure that the care and support of those who have developed neurodegenerative conditions linked to their career in English football is a central part of its approach to football governance, and to establish and supervise the scheme provided for under section [Neurodegenerative care scheme].”
“(d) to ensure that the care and support of those who have developed neurodegenerative conditions linked to their career in English football is a central part of its approach to football governance, and to establish and supervise the scheme provided for under section [Neurodegenerative care scheme].”
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert—
“(d) to ensure that the care and support of people who have developed neurodegenerative conditions linked to their career in English football forms part of any strategy published by the IFR, and to oversee an equitable and fair industry financial scheme to provide care for those people.”
“(d) to ensure that the care and support of people who have developed neurodegenerative conditions linked to their career in English football forms part of any strategy published by the IFR, and to oversee an equitable and fair industry financial scheme to provide care for those people.”
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert—
“(d) to monitor and promote the reduction of English football’s climate and environmental impacts (referred to in this Act as “the environmental objective”).”
“(d) to monitor and promote the reduction of English football’s climate and environmental impacts (referred to in this Act as “the environmental objective”).”
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert—
“(d) to take responsibility for the protection, financial welfare, and safeguarding of current and former players involved in English football who—
“(d) to take responsibility for the protection, financial welfare, and safeguarding of current and former players involved in English football who—
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Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert—
“(d) to ensure that the care and support of those who have developed neurodegenerative conditions linked to their career in English football is a central part of its approach to football governance, and to establish and supervise the scheme provided for under section [Neurodegenerative care scheme].”
“(d) to ensure that the care and support of those who have developed neurodegenerative conditions linked to their career in English football is a central part of its approach to football governance, and to establish and supervise the scheme provided for under section [Neurodegenerative care scheme].”
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 9, leave out “protect and promote” and insert “monitor and where necessary intervene to safeguard”
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 11, leave out “protect and promote the financial resilience of English football” and insert “monitor the financial resilience of English football, and where it is substantially threatened, intervene to safeguard it”
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 11, after “resilience” insert “and sustainability”
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert—
“(d) to ensure regulated clubs have a clear, appropriate governance structure with a board consisting of executive and non-executive directors enabling decisions to be taken collectively.”
“(d) to ensure regulated clubs have a clear, appropriate governance structure with a board consisting of executive and non-executive directors enabling decisions to be taken collectively.”
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert—
“(d) to monitor and promote the reduction of English football’s climate and environmental impacts (referred to in this Act as “the environmental objective”).”
“(d) to monitor and promote the reduction of English football’s climate and environmental impacts (referred to in this Act as “the environmental objective”).”
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert—
(d) to promote the growth of English football (referred to in this Act as “the growth objective”);
(d) to promote the growth of English football (referred to in this Act as “the growth objective”);
Amendment text
Clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert—
“(2) Notwithstanding the IFR’s objectives in subsection (1), the IFR may not intervene in the internal financial affairs of any regulated club.”
“(2) Notwithstanding the IFR’s objectives in subsection (1), the IFR may not intervene in the internal financial affairs of any regulated club.”
Amendment text
After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—
“Interpretation of section 6
“Interpretation of section 6
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Clause 7 23
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 19, at end insert—
“(c) is compatible with the Climate Change Act 2008 and secures the long-term environmental sustainability of English football.”
“(c) is compatible with the Climate Change Act 2008 and secures the long-term environmental sustainability of English football.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 26, leave out “financial investment in” and insert “the financial growth of, or financial investment in,”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 26, at end insert—
“(d) adverse effects on the growth of English football.”
“(d) adverse effects on the growth of English football.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 34, at end insert—
“(f) its duties under section (Protection against trade disputes).”
“(f) its duties under section (Protection against trade disputes).”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 27, at end insert—
“(d) conflicts with any regulations or rules of international football governing bodies, including FIFA and UEFA.”
“(d) conflicts with any regulations or rules of international football governing bodies, including FIFA and UEFA.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 16, leave out “, so far as reasonably practicable,”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 19, at end insert—
“(c) is compatible with the Climate Change Act 2008 and secures the long term environmental sustainability of English football.”
“(c) is compatible with the Climate Change Act 2008 and secures the long term environmental sustainability of English football.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 19, at end insert—
“(c) always advances the growth objective.”
“(c) always advances the growth objective.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 19, at end insert—
“(c) works through and supports existing competition structures where they are effective.”
“(c) works through and supports existing competition structures where they are effective.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 20, leave out from “must” to “any” in line 21 and insert “exercise its functions in a manner that avoids or minimises”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 26, at end insert—
“(d) adverse effects on the financial position, soundness, or sustainability of any regulated club or group of regulated clubs relative to other clubs.”
“(d) adverse effects on the financial position, soundness, or sustainability of any regulated club or group of regulated clubs relative to other clubs.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 26, at end insert—
“(d) adverse impacts on the ability of competition organisers to successfully manage their competitions;
“(d) adverse impacts on the ability of competition organisers to successfully manage their competitions;
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 26, at end insert—
“(d) adverse impact on women’s football.”
“(d) adverse impact on women’s football.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 26, at end insert—
“(d) negative impact on the climate and environment.”
“(d) negative impact on the climate and environment.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 26, at end insert—
“(d) adverse effects on the competitiveness of relevant competitions.”
“(d) adverse effects on the competitiveness of relevant competitions.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 26, at end insert—
“(d) differential impact on regulated clubs participating in, or seeking to qualify for, competitions organised by international football bodies.”
“(d) differential impact on regulated clubs participating in, or seeking to qualify for, competitions organised by international football bodies.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 26, at end insert—
“(2A) The IFR must publish an annual statement to report on how it has considered, measured and performed in relation to its general duties under 7(2).”
“(2A) The IFR must publish an annual statement to report on how it has considered, measured and performed in relation to its general duties under 7(2).”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 28, at end insert—
“(za) its objectives (see section 6);”
“(za) its objectives (see section 6);”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 34, at end insert—
“(3A) The IFR must engage with English football to create a package of financial support for women’s football clubs and competitions.”
“(3A) The IFR must engage with English football to create a package of financial support for women’s football clubs and competitions.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 36, at end insert—
“(5) The IFR may not redistribute revenue, income or any monies from one regulated club to another regulated club.”
“(5) The IFR may not redistribute revenue, income or any monies from one regulated club to another regulated club.”
Amendment text
After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Support to clubs
“Support to clubs
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Amendment text
Clause 7, page 5, line 27, at end insert—
“(d) conflicts with any regulations or rules of international football governing bodies, including FIFA and UEFA.”
“(d) conflicts with any regulations or rules of international football governing bodies, including FIFA and UEFA.”
Amendment text
Clause 7, line 35, at end insert—
“(3A) The IFR may not redistribute revenue, income or any monies from one regulated club to another regulated club.”
“(3A) The IFR may not redistribute revenue, income or any monies from one regulated club to another regulated club.”
Clause 8 20
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 6, leave out sub-paragraphs (i) to (iii) and insert—
“(i) persons on whom it may impose requirements or restrictions, namely clubs, owners, senior managers and other officers of clubs, and competition organisers, and
“(i) persons on whom it may impose requirements or restrictions, namely clubs, owners, senior managers and other officers of clubs, and competition organisers, and
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 9, at end insert—
“(ba) it should, before it imposes any requirement or restriction on a person, have regard to whether the requirement or restriction is necessary and whether a similar outcome could be achieved by less burdensome means;”
“(ba) it should, before it imposes any requirement or restriction on a person, have regard to whether the requirement or restriction is necessary and whether a similar outcome could be achieved by less burdensome means;”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 13, leave out “recognises” and insert “has regard to”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 3, leave out “should” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 3, leave out “, expedient”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 5, leave out “should” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 5, leave out “, so far as reasonably practicable,”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 9, at end insert—
“(iv) football organisations representing minority groups and communities.”
“(iv) football organisations representing minority groups and communities.”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 9, at end insert—
“(iv) professional football players and their representatives.”
“(iv) professional football players and their representatives.”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 9, at end insert—
“(iv) fans.”
“(iv) fans.”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 9, at end insert—
“(iv) supporters’ trusts.”
“(iv) supporters’ trusts.”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 9, at end insert—
“(iv) elected representatives of football club supporters groups.”
“(iv) elected representatives of football club supporters groups.”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 13, leave out “should” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 18, leave out “should” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 21, leave out “should” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 24, leave out “should” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 24, at end insert—
“(h) it must intervene only where action will address a clearly identified harm, using the least intrusive measure possible, and taking steps to monitor the impact of the intervention;
“(h) it must intervene only where action will address a clearly identified harm, using the least intrusive measure possible, and taking steps to monitor the impact of the intervention;
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 24, at end insert—
“(2) To incentivise regulatory cooperation with competition organisers and a proportionate regulatory approach, the IFR should ensure that its overall number of staff does not exceed 40 full-time equivalents.”
“(2) To incentivise regulatory cooperation with competition organisers and a proportionate regulatory approach, the IFR should ensure that its overall number of staff does not exceed 40 full-time equivalents.”
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 6, line 24, at end insert—
“(2) The IFR is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Equality Act 2010.”
“(2) The IFR is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Equality Act 2010.”
Amendment text
After Clause 8, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting duty
“Reporting duty
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Clause 9 4
Amendment text
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to facilitate football training
“Duty to facilitate football training
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Amendment text
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Televising of football matches of national interest
“Televising of football matches of national interest
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Amendment text
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Considerations as consultee on listed events
“Considerations as consultee on listed events
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Amendment text
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Requirements on Football Agents
“Requirements on Football Agents
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Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 6, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of the impact that the IFR’s activities have had on the price of match tickets.”
“(d) an assessment of the impact that the IFR’s activities have had on the price of match tickets.”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 6, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of any existing and effective financial distribution agreement against the principles set out in section 62(2);”
“(d) an assessment of any existing and effective financial distribution agreement against the principles set out in section 62(2);”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 8, leave out “18” and insert “12”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 12, leave out “five” and insert “three”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 35, at end insert “, including its global appeal”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 7, at end insert—
“(4A) If a specified competition organiser makes an application under section 57, and more than two years have passed since the most recent state of the game report, the IFR shall update the state of the game report as necessary within three months of the date of the specified competition organiser’s application under section 57.”
“(4A) If a specified competition organiser makes an application under section 57, and more than two years have passed since the most recent state of the game report, the IFR shall update the state of the game report as necessary within three months of the date of the specified competition organiser’s application under section 57.”
Amendment text
After Clause 10, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of advertising and sponsorship related to gambling in English football
“Review of advertising and sponsorship related to gambling in English football
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Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 35, after “football” insert “, including factors related to the community and social impact of regulated clubs”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment and measure of how well each club is operated and managed, considering the threshold requirements and the mandatory licence conditions and such other factors as the IFR may determine from time to time.”
“(d) an assessment and measure of how well each club is operated and managed, considering the threshold requirements and the mandatory licence conditions and such other factors as the IFR may determine from time to time.”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of any existing and effective financial distribution agreement against the principles set out in section 62(2).”
“(d) an assessment of any existing and effective financial distribution agreement against the principles set out in section 62(2).”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) regardless of whether any women’s football competitions have been specified, consideration of the state of women’s football in England.”
“(d) regardless of whether any women’s football competitions have been specified, consideration of the state of women’s football in England.”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment and examination of the financial consequences, and the impact on the integrity of specified competitions, of multi-club ownership models.”
“(d) an assessment and examination of the financial consequences, and the impact on the integrity of specified competitions, of multi-club ownership models.”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of player welfare, taking into account the number of games played and any other issues the IFR deems relevant.”
“(d) an assessment of player welfare, taking into account the number of games played and any other issues the IFR deems relevant.”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of the efficacy of the enforcement by each specified competition organiser of its relevant rules surrounding profit, sustainability, and financial fair play between its regulated clubs, and
“(d) an assessment of the efficacy of the enforcement by each specified competition organiser of its relevant rules surrounding profit, sustainability, and financial fair play between its regulated clubs, and
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of how the IFR in exercising its functions under this Act avoids the effects set out in section 7(2),
“(d) an assessment of how the IFR in exercising its functions under this Act avoids the effects set out in section 7(2),
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of the development of the women’s game with reference to its future regulation.”
“(d) an assessment of the development of the women’s game with reference to its future regulation.”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of the climate and environmental sustainability of English football, including its resilience against climate change.”
“(d) an assessment of the climate and environmental sustainability of English football, including its resilience against climate change.”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of the overall financial health of English football, including that of specified competitions,
“(d) an assessment of the overall financial health of English football, including that of specified competitions,
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 2, leave out “18” and insert “12”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 2, leave out “18” and insert “six”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 6, leave out “five” and insert “three”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 6, leave out “five” and insert “four”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 17, at end insert—
“(d) fans;”
“(d) fans;”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 6, at end insert—
“(d) an assessment of the impact that the IFR’s activities have had on the price of match tickets.”
“(d) an assessment of the impact that the IFR’s activities have had on the price of match tickets.”
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 7, line 22, at end insert—
“(iia) supporters trusts, fan groups and individual fans;”
“(iia) supporters trusts, fan groups and individual fans;”
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Amendment text
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 11 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 11, page 7, line 41, at end insert—
“(7) No football governance statement may have effect unless approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament.”
“(7) No football governance statement may have effect unless approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament.”
Amendment text
Clause 11, page 7, line 26, leave out “three” and insert “five”
Amendment text
Clause 11, page 7, line 26, leave out “three” and insert “five”
Amendment text
Clause 11, page 7, line 28, leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
Clause 11, page 7, line 41, at end insert—
“(7) No football governance statement may have effect unless approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament.”
“(7) No football governance statement may have effect unless approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament.”
Clause 12 8
Amendment text
Clause 12, page 7, line 38, leave out “sections 21 to 25 (discretionary licence conditions)” and insert “this Act”
Amendment text
Clause 12, page 7, line 37, leave out from ‘under’ to end of line 38 and insert ‘this Act.’
Amendment text
Clause 12, page 8, line 1, after ‘(1)’ insert ‘so far as it relates to sections 21 to 25 (discretionary licence conditions)’
Amendment text
Clause 12, page 8, line 2, at end insert “, and
(b) a statement of the outcomes that IFR expects the clubs to achieve for them to meet the threshold requirements (see section 18) and the systemic financial resilience objective (see section 6).”
(b) a statement of the outcomes that IFR expects the clubs to achieve for them to meet the threshold requirements (see section 18) and the systemic financial resilience objective (see section 6).”
Amendment text
Clause 12, page 8, line 3, leave out subsection (3)
Amendment text
Clause 12, page 8, line 3, leave out subsections (3) to (6) and insert—
“(3) The IFR must prepare and issue a code of practice for competition organisers and licensed clubs.
“(3) The IFR must prepare and issue a code of practice for competition organisers and licensed clubs.
Amendment text
Clause 12, page 8, line 3, leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Clause 12, page 8, line 8, leave out subsection (6) and insert—
“(6) Before publishing first or revised guidance about any of its functions the IFR must consult—
“(6) Before publishing first or revised guidance about any of its functions the IFR must consult—
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Clause 13 3
Amendment text
After Clause 13, insert the following new Clause—
“Protection against trade disputes
“Protection against trade disputes
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Amendment text
Clause 13, page 8, line 18, leave out “three” and insert “five”
Amendment text
Clause 13, page 8, line 22, at end insert—
“(3A) The Secretary of State must prepare guidance requiring all employees of the IFR to be independent of government influence.”
“(3A) The Secretary of State must prepare guidance requiring all employees of the IFR to be independent of government influence.”
Clause 14 10
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 9, line 3, at end insert—
“(aa) the impact that the IFR’s activities have had on the price of match tickets, and”
“(aa) the impact that the IFR’s activities have had on the price of match tickets, and”
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 8, line 37, at end insert—
“(aa) a review of the impact of the activity of the IFR on ticket prices, and”
“(aa) a review of the impact of the activity of the IFR on ticket prices, and”
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 9, line 3, at end insert—
“(aa) the cumulative impact of the costs imposed on clubs through compliance with the IFR’s regulatory regime, and”
“(aa) the cumulative impact of the costs imposed on clubs through compliance with the IFR’s regulatory regime, and”
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 9, line 2, at end insert—
“(c) the extent of compliance by regulated clubs with the rules and regulations set out by the IFR,
“(c) the extent of compliance by regulated clubs with the rules and regulations set out by the IFR,
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 9, line 3, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of every report under this section before Parliament.”
“(3) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of every report under this section before Parliament.”
Amendment text
After Clause 14, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting requirements (women’s football)
“Reporting requirements (women’s football)
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Amendment text
Clause 14, page 9, line 3, at end insert—
“(aa) the impact that the IFR’s activities have had on the price of match tickets, and”
“(aa) the impact that the IFR’s activities have had on the price of match tickets, and”
Amendment text
After Clause 14, insert the following new Clause—
“Accountability of the IFR
“Accountability of the IFR
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Amendment text
After Clause 14, insert the following new Clause—
“Delegation of regulatory powers to competition organisers
“Delegation of regulatory powers to competition organisers
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Amendment text
Clause 14, page 9, line 3, at end insert—
“(aa) the cumulative impact of the costs imposed on clubs through compliance with the IFR’s regulatory regime, and”
“(aa) the cumulative impact of the costs imposed on clubs through compliance with the IFR’s regulatory regime, and”
Clause 15 1
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 15 stand part of the Bill.
Clause 16 12
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 16 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 14, at end insert—
“(4A) A club is not required to provide the information specified in subsections (4)(a) or (b) until the definition of “significant influence” has been consulted on and established by the Secretary of State under Schedule 1, paragraph 15(1).”
“(4A) A club is not required to provide the information specified in subsections (4)(a) or (b) until the definition of “significant influence” has been consulted on and established by the Secretary of State under Schedule 1, paragraph 15(1).”
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 10, leave out subsection (c)
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 25, leave out subsection (b)
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 9, line 35, after “rules” insert “which must be made no later than the period of one month beginning with the day this Act is passed”
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 6, leave out paragraph (c)
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 7, at end insert—
“(d) a climate and environment management plan (see subsection (5A)).”
“(d) a climate and environment management plan (see subsection (5A)).”
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 10, after “owner” insert “and their source of funds”
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 14, at end insert—
“(e) setting out all financial arrangements with external agents or other intermediaries involved in contacts or recruitment, or both.”
“(e) setting out all financial arrangements with external agents or other intermediaries involved in contacts or recruitment, or both.”
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 14, at end insert—
“(4A) A club is not required to provide the information specified in subsections (4)(a) or (b) until the definition of "significant influence" has been consulted on and established by guidance published by the Secretary of State under Schedule 1, Part 2, paragraph 15(1) of this Act.”
“(4A) A club is not required to provide the information specified in subsections (4)(a) or (b) until the definition of "significant influence" has been consulted on and established by guidance published by the Secretary of State under Schedule 1, Part 2, paragraph 15(1) of this Act.”
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 21, leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 10, line 21, at end insert—
“(5A) A “climate and environment management plan” is a document containing information, in respect of the relevant period, about—
“(5A) A “climate and environment management plan” is a document containing information, in respect of the relevant period, about—
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Clause 17 7
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 17 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 17, page 11, line 27, leave out subsection (9) and insert—
“(9) The IFR must make the decision whether to grant a regulated club a provisional operating licence within the period of one month.
“(9) The IFR must make the decision whether to grant a regulated club a provisional operating licence within the period of one month.
Amendment text
Clause 17, page 11, line 27, leave out subsection (9) and insert—
“(9) The IFR must make the decision whether to grant a regulated club a provisional operating licence within the period of one month.
“(9) The IFR must make the decision whether to grant a regulated club a provisional operating licence within the period of one month.
Amendment text
Clause 17, page 10, line 34, after “clubs)” insert “,
or would temporarily maintain the running of a club whose licence has been suspended or revoked due to insolvency or other financial or ownership irregularities”
or would temporarily maintain the running of a club whose licence has been suspended or revoked due to insolvency or other financial or ownership irregularities”
Amendment text
Clause 17, page 10, line 37, leave out “three” and insert “four”
Amendment text
Clause 17, page 11, line 10, leave out “14 days” and insert “one month”
Amendment text
Clause 17, page 11, line 22, leave out subsection (9) and insert—
“(9) The IFR must make the decision whether to grant a regulated club a provisional operating licence within the period of one month.
“(9) The IFR must make the decision whether to grant a regulated club a provisional operating licence within the period of one month.
Clause 18 2
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 18 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 18, page 12, line 19, leave out “14 days” and insert “one month”
Clause 19 4
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 19 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 19, page 13, line 19, at end insert—
“(c) inviting the club to make representations about the proposed revocation, and
“(c) inviting the club to make representations about the proposed revocation, and
Amendment text
Clause 19, page 13, line 14, at end insert—
“(c) inviting the club to make representations about the proposed revocation, and
“(c) inviting the club to make representations about the proposed revocation, and
Amendment text
Clause 19, page 13, line 14, at end insert—
“(3A) The period specified by subsection (3)(d) must be a period of not less than one month beginning with the day on which the notice under subsection (3) is given.”
“(3A) The period specified by subsection (3)(d) must be a period of not less than one month beginning with the day on which the notice under subsection (3) is given.”
Clause 20 1
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 20 stand part of the Bill.
Clause 21 9
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 21 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 21, page 14, line 6, at end insert “, and
(ii) if the club has a women’s team, ensure the club will meet, or will continue to meet, any licensing criteria applicable to the women’s team and its relevant competitions.”
(ii) if the club has a women’s team, ensure the club will meet, or will continue to meet, any licensing criteria applicable to the women’s team and its relevant competitions.”
Amendment text
Clause 21, page 13, line 35, after “IFR” insert “has identified a clear risk to its threshold requirements and”
Amendment text
Clause 21, page 13, line 35, after “condition” insert “or the outcome it is intended to achieve”
Amendment text
Clause 21, page 13, line 36, after “licence,” insert “be required in order to”
Amendment text
Clause 21, page 14, line 5, after leave out “advance” and insert “be required in order to meet”
Amendment text
Clause 21, page 14, line 1, after “licence” insert “, be required in order to”
Amendment text
Clause 21, page 14, line 6, at end insert—
“(d) in the case of a provisional or full operating licence, not be met by the club complying with all rules, requirements and restrictions which are or will be imposed by a competition organiser by virtue of teams operated by the club being entered into, being members of, or participating in a competition organised by that organiser.”
“(d) in the case of a provisional or full operating licence, not be met by the club complying with all rules, requirements and restrictions which are or will be imposed by a competition organiser by virtue of teams operated by the club being entered into, being members of, or participating in a competition organised by that organiser.”
Amendment text
Clause 21, page 14, line 6, at end insert—
“(3A) The IFR may attach a discretionary licence condition to an operating licence only if the IFR is satisfied that compliance with the condition is necessary to achieve one or more financial outcomes for clubs set out in the IFR’s guidance.
“(3A) The IFR may attach a discretionary licence condition to an operating licence only if the IFR is satisfied that compliance with the condition is necessary to achieve one or more financial outcomes for clubs set out in the IFR’s guidance.
Clause 22 12
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 22 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 14, line 33, at end insert “or conduct which it reasonably suspects to be harmful to the interests of the United Kingdom”
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 15, line 14, leave out “such persons as the IFR considers appropriate” and insert “—
(a) all regulated clubs,
(a) all regulated clubs,
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 14, line 35, leave out subsection (a)
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 14, line 37, leave out subsection (c)
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 15, line 12, leave out subsection (5)
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 14, line 33, after “conduct” insert “or conduct which it reasonably suspects to be harmful to the interests of the United Kingdom.”
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 14, line 36, after “internal” insert “financial”
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 15, line 3, leave out paragraph (c)
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 15, line 7, leave out subsection (5)
Amendment text
Clause 22, page 15, line 14, leave out “such” and insert “—
(a) clubs,
(a) clubs,
Amendment text
After Clause 22, insert the following new Clause—
“Principles Governing Capital Buffer Requirements
“Principles Governing Capital Buffer Requirements
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Clause 23 7
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 23 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 23, page 15, line 24, leave out paragraph (b)
Amendment text
Clause 23, page 15, line 31, leave out paragraph (c) and insert—
“(c) in the case of a notice given to a club, invite—
“(c) in the case of a notice given to a club, invite—
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Amendment text
Clause 23, page 15, line 40, at end insert—
“(4A) If the club objects to the proposed condition or variation, the IFR must then give a notice about the proposed condition or variation to the specified competition organiser which organises a specified competition in relation to which a relevant team is operated by the club.
“(4A) If the club objects to the proposed condition or variation, the IFR must then give a notice about the proposed condition or variation to the specified competition organiser which organises a specified competition in relation to which a relevant team is operated by the club.
Amendment text
Clause 23, page 15, line 39, leave out “14 days” and insert “one month”
Amendment text
Clause 23, page 16, line 10, at end insert “, except that where this paragraph applies the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after attaching or varying a condition, invite the specified competition organiser to give a commitment in lieu of the condition or variation as set out in subsection (3)(c)(ii)”
Amendment text
Clause 23, page 15, line 40, at end insert—
“(4A) No later than 6 weeks before giving the notice, the IFR must—
“(4A) No later than 6 weeks before giving the notice, the IFR must—
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Clause 24 3
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 24 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 24, page 16, line 20, at end insert—
“(c) the club agrees to the commitment, and
“(c) the club agrees to the commitment, and
Amendment text
Clause 24, page 17, line 17, leave out “14 days” and insert “one month”
Clause 25 2
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 25 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 25, page 18, line 13, leave out “14 days” and insert “one month”
Clause 26 8
Amendment text
Clause 26, page 19, line 20, at end insert—
“(c) respects and promotes the protection of human rights and prevents modern slavery (as set out in section [Human rights and modern slavery considerations]).”
“(c) respects and promotes the protection of human rights and prevents modern slavery (as set out in section [Human rights and modern slavery considerations]).”
Amendment text
Clause 26, page 18, line 25, leave out “before a person becomes an owner or officer of a regulated club, or”
Amendment text
Clause 26, page 18, line 34, leave out “27” and insert “28”
Amendment text
Clause 26, page 18, line 35, leave out “prospective”
Amendment text
Clause 26, page 19, line 20, at end insert—
“(c) respects and promotes the protection of human rights and prevents modern slavery (as set out in section [Human rights and modern slavery considerations]).”
“(c) respects and promotes the protection of human rights and prevents modern slavery (as set out in section [Human rights and modern slavery considerations]).”
Amendment text
Clause 26, page 19, line 15, at end insert—
“(aa) has the requisite competence, and”
“(aa) has the requisite competence, and”
Amendment text
Clause 26, page 19, line 16, at end insert—
(c) respects and promotes the protection of human rights and prevents modern slavery (as set out in section (Human rights and modern slavery considerations)).”
(c) respects and promotes the protection of human rights and prevents modern slavery (as set out in section (Human rights and modern slavery considerations)).”
Amendment text
Clause 26, page 19, line 20, leave out paragraph (c)
Clause 27 2
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 27
Amendment text
Clause 27, page 20, line 18, leave out subsection (7)
Clause 28 7
Amendment text
Clause 28, page 21, line 8, at end insert “and the applicant has provided a commitment to maintain long-term use of the relevant club’s home ground (with said commitment to be codified in such form as the IFR may determine).”
Amendment text
Clause 28, page 21, line 16, at end insert—
“(c) the applicant has provided a commitment to maintain long-term use of the relevant club’s home ground (with said commitment to be codified in such form as the IFR may determine).”
“(c) the applicant has provided a commitment to maintain long-term use of the relevant club’s home ground (with said commitment to be codified in such form as the IFR may determine).”
Amendment text
Clause 28, page 20, line 37, at end insert—
“(v) how the applicant satisfies the individual ownership fitness criteria;”
“(v) how the applicant satisfies the individual ownership fitness criteria;”
Amendment text
Clause 28, page 21, line 4, at end insert “and the applicant has provided a commitment to maintain long-term use of the relevant club’s home ground (with said commitment to be codified in such form as the IFR may determine).”
Amendment text
Clause 28, page 21, line 8, after first “the” insert “applicant has demonstrated, and the”
Amendment text
Clause 28, page 21, line 12, at end insert—
(c) the applicant has provided a commitment to maintain long-term use of the relevant club’s home ground (with said commitment to be codified in such form as the IFR may determine).”
(c) the applicant has provided a commitment to maintain long-term use of the relevant club’s home ground (with said commitment to be codified in such form as the IFR may determine).”
Amendment text
After Clause 28, Insert the following new Clause—
“Human rights and modern slavery considerations
“Human rights and modern slavery considerations
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Clause 32 5
Amendment text
Clause 32, page 24, line 16, leave out from “is” to the end of line 20 and insert “one month beginning with the day on which the application under section 28 or 29 is made.”
Amendment text
Clause 32, page 24, line 20, after second “extended” insert “and, in each case, the determination period shall have an end date which is as soon as is reasonably practicable.”
Amendment text
Clause 32, page 24, line 32, leave out “not”
Amendment text
After Clause 32, insert the following new Clause—
“Exemption for persons with diplomatic immunity
“Exemption for persons with diplomatic immunity
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Amendment text
Clause 32, page 24, line 33, at end insert “until such time as the IFR determines otherwise”
Clause 33 2
Amendment text
Clause 33, page 25, line 18, leave out “or (2)” and insert “, (2) or (2A)”
Amendment text
Clause 33, page 25, line 11, at end insert—
“(2A) The following individuals or groups associated with a regulated club must notify the IFR where they consider there has been, or may have been, a material change in circumstances which is relevant to whether the individual who is an owner or officer of the club is suitable to be an owner or officer of the club (as the case may be)—
“(2A) The following individuals or groups associated with a regulated club must notify the IFR where they consider there has been, or may have been, a material change in circumstances which is relevant to whether the individual who is an owner or officer of the club is suitable to be an owner or officer of the club (as the case may be)—
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Clause 34 1
Amendment text
Clause 34, page 25, line 22, after “criteria” insert “only”
Clause 35 1
Amendment text
Clause 35, page 26, line 36, after “criteria” insert “only”
Clause 37 16
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 28, line 28, at end insert—
“(fa) whether the individual is a member of a proscribed organisation as per section (3) and schedule (2) of the Terrorism Act 2000.”
“(fa) whether the individual is a member of a proscribed organisation as per section (3) and schedule (2) of the Terrorism Act 2000.”
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 28, line 28, at end insert—
“(fa) whether the individual is reasonably believed to be, or have been, involved in terrorism related activity;”
“(fa) whether the individual is reasonably believed to be, or have been, involved in terrorism related activity;”
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 29, line 2, at end insert—
“(3A) In making a determination under this Part, the IFR may consult—
“(3A) In making a determination under this Part, the IFR may consult—
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Amendment text
Clause 37, page 28, line 28, at end insert—
“(fa) whether the individual is a member of a proscribed organisation as per section (3) and schedule (2) of the Terrorism Act 2000.”
“(fa) whether the individual is a member of a proscribed organisation as per section (3) and schedule (2) of the Terrorism Act 2000.”
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 28, line 9, at end insert—
“(1A) In making a determination under section 28 or 34, the IFR must also have regard to the foreign and trade policy objectives of His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom.”
“(1A) In making a determination under section 28 or 34, the IFR must also have regard to the foreign and trade policy objectives of His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom.”
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 28, line 20, after “to” insert “relevant”
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 28, line 28, at end insert—
“(fa) whether the individual has committed actions or demonstrated behaviors that conflict or obstruct intentions and development of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) responsibilities;”
“(fa) whether the individual has committed actions or demonstrated behaviors that conflict or obstruct intentions and development of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) responsibilities;”
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 28, line 28, at end insert—
“(fa) whether the individual, or an entity controlled by or connected to the individual, is convicted, accused, or reasonably suspected of engaging in human rights abuses;”
“(fa) whether the individual, or an entity controlled by or connected to the individual, is convicted, accused, or reasonably suspected of engaging in human rights abuses;”
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 28, line 28, at end insert—
“(fa) whether the individual is a member of a proscribed organisation in accordance with section 3 (proscription) and Schedule 2 (proscribed organisations) of the Terrorism Act 2000;”
“(fa) whether the individual is a member of a proscribed organisation in accordance with section 3 (proscription) and Schedule 2 (proscribed organisations) of the Terrorism Act 2000;”
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 28, line 29, leave out paragraph (g)
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 29, line 2, at end insert—
“(3A) In making a determination under this Part, the IFR must consult—
“(3A) In making a determination under this Part, the IFR must consult—
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Amendment text
Clause 37, page 29, line 4, leave out “must” and insert “may”
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 29, line 9, leave out subsection (6)
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 29, line 12, at end insert—
“(6A) The IFR will ban potential future owners who live, do business or store money in certain jurisdictions of risk that either—
“(6A) The IFR will ban potential future owners who live, do business or store money in certain jurisdictions of risk that either—
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Amendment text
After Clause 37, insert the following new Clause—
“State-controlled clubs
“State-controlled clubs
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Amendment text
After Clause 37, insert the following new Clause—
“Ownership and directorship by an individual with an unspent serious criminal conviction
“Ownership and directorship by an individual with an unspent serious criminal conviction
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Clause 38 2
Amendment text
Clause 38, page 29, line 21, leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Clause 38, page 29, line 35, leave out “14 days” and insert “one month”
Clause 43 1
Amendment text
Clause 43, page 34, line 38, at end insert—
“(e) following the revocation by the IFR of the club’s operating licence under clause 19 or under paragraph 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 9.”
“(e) following the revocation by the IFR of the club’s operating licence under clause 19 or under paragraph 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 9.”
Clause 44 1
Amendment text
After Clause 44, insert the following new Clause—
“Ownership of multiple clubs
“Ownership of multiple clubs
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Clause 45 14
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 6, at end insert “, or
(b) carry on any activity and/or take any step which the IFR considers would prioritise the operation of a team in a restricted competition over the operation of that team in any relevant competition.”
(b) carry on any activity and/or take any step which the IFR considers would prioritise the operation of a team in a restricted competition over the operation of that team in any relevant competition.”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 10, at end insert “, unless it has ceased to be a regulated club by virtue of being relegated from competitions specified by the Secretary of State under section 2(3) of this Act.”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 10, at end insert—
“(c) a club that is not a regulated club but which bears a material resemblance to a club referred to in subsection (2)(a) or (b) due to factors including its name, shirt colours or players.”
“(c) a club that is not a regulated club but which bears a material resemblance to a club referred to in subsection (2)(a) or (b) due to factors including its name, shirt colours or players.”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 14, at end insert—
“(4A) A “restricted competition” is a competition specified as a restricted competition for the purposes of this section in rules made by the IFR.”
“(4A) A “restricted competition” is a competition specified as a restricted competition for the purposes of this section in rules made by the IFR.”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 23, after “the”, insert “success and”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 26, at end insert—
“(5A) In considering whether to specify a competition as a restricted competition, the IFR must have regard to—
“(5A) In considering whether to specify a competition as a restricted competition, the IFR must have regard to—
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Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 27, after second “competition” insert “or a restricted competition”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 30, after “competition” insert “or a restricted competition”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 38, leave out “14 days” and insert “one month”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 39, after second “competition” insert “or a restricted competition”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 38, line 3, after “competition” insert “or a restricted competition”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 38, line 5, after second “competition” insert “or a restricted competition”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 38, line 9, after second “competition” insert “or a restricted competition”
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 38, line 19, after “competition” insert “or a restricted competition”
Clause 46 23
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 5, at end insert—
“(c) in the case of a disposal under subsection (1)(a), it has taken reasonable steps to establish that the majority of the club’s fans domiciled in England and Wales approve of the disposal.”
“(c) in the case of a disposal under subsection (1)(a), it has taken reasonable steps to establish that the majority of the club’s fans domiciled in England and Wales approve of the disposal.”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 5, at end insert—
“(6A) Before the IFR grants an approval under subsection (6) it must—
“(6A) Before the IFR grants an approval under subsection (6) it must—
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Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 39, leave out “carries on an activity” and insert “takes any step”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 2, at end insert—
“(ii) in the case of the home ground and training ground, it is satisfied that there are suitable plans in place to ensure the club’s continued long-term use of the home ground or training ground or to secure an alternative home ground or training ground for the next football season;
“(ii) in the case of the home ground and training ground, it is satisfied that there are suitable plans in place to ensure the club’s continued long-term use of the home ground or training ground or to secure an alternative home ground or training ground for the next football season;
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 5, at end insert—
“(c) in the case of a disposal under subsection (1)(a), it has taken reasonable steps to establish that the majority of the club’s fans domiciled in England and Wales approve of the disposal.”
“(c) in the case of a disposal under subsection (1)(a), it has taken reasonable steps to establish that the majority of the club’s fans domiciled in England and Wales approve of the disposal.”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 5, at end insert—
“(6A) Before the IFR grants an approval under subsection 6 it must—
“(6A) Before the IFR grants an approval under subsection 6 it must—
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Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 11, leave out subsection (10) and insert—
“(10) In this section, “specified properties”—
“(10) In this section, “specified properties”—
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Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 26, leave out first “home ground” and insert “specified properties”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 26, leave out second “home ground” and insert “specified properties”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 27, leave out “home ground” and insert “specified properties”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 28, leave out “home ground” and insert “specified properties”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 26, leave out first “home ground” and insert “specified properties”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 26, leave out second “home ground” and insert “specified properties”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 27, leave out “home ground” and insert “specified properties”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 28, leave out “home ground” and insert “specified properties”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 28, at end insert—
“(c) making substantial changes to the specified properties or the site on which the home ground is situated.”
“(c) making substantial changes to the specified properties or the site on which the home ground is situated.”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 39, at end insert—
“(5A) The IFR may not grant approval for the taking of any step mentioned in subsection (1) unless a majority of fans and a majority of democratically constituted club supporters groups have agreed the decision.”
“(5A) The IFR may not grant approval for the taking of any step mentioned in subsection (1) unless a majority of fans and a majority of democratically constituted club supporters groups have agreed the decision.”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 40, leave out “taking of any step” and insert “carrying on of any activity”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 2, after “financial”, insert “success and”
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 2, at end insert—
“(ii) in the case of the home ground and training ground, it is satisfied that there are suitable plans in place to ensure the club’s continued long-term use of the home ground or training ground or to secure an alternative home ground or training ground for the next football season;
“(ii) in the case of the home ground and training ground, it is satisfied that there are suitable plans in place to ensure the club’s continued long-term use of the home ground or training ground or to secure an alternative home ground or training ground for the next football season;
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 5, at end insert—
“(c) in the case of a substantial change under subsection (1)(c), it is satisfied that the changes would enhance the home ground or other specified property;
“(c) in the case of a substantial change under subsection (1)(c), it is satisfied that the changes would enhance the home ground or other specified property;
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 5, at end insert—
“(6A) Before the IFR grants an approval under subsection 6 it must—
“(6A) Before the IFR grants an approval under subsection 6 it must—
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Amendment text
Clause 46, page 39, line 11, leave out subsection (10) and insert—
“(10) In this section, “specified properties”—
“(10) In this section, “specified properties”—
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Clause 48 7
Amendment text
Clause 48, page 40, line 18, at end insert—
“(e) if the arrangements would represent a significant upheaval of the connection between the fans of a club domiciled in England and Wales and the club (taking into account the following non-exhaustive factors: proximity to home ground, proximity to other clubs' grounds, journey time for fans and any other factors that the IFR deems relevant) the club’s fans have actively approved the arrangements.
“(e) if the arrangements would represent a significant upheaval of the connection between the fans of a club domiciled in England and Wales and the club (taking into account the following non-exhaustive factors: proximity to home ground, proximity to other clubs' grounds, journey time for fans and any other factors that the IFR deems relevant) the club’s fans have actively approved the arrangements.
Amendment text
Clause 48, page 40, line 10, after “financial”, insert “success and”
Amendment text
Clause 48, page 40, line 14, after “fans” insert “and democratically constituted club supporters groups”
Amendment text
Clause 48, page 40, line 18, at end insert—
“(e) if the arrangements would relocate the club’s home matches to a ground more than five miles from its current home ground, the club’s fans have actively approved the arrangements.”
“(e) if the arrangements would relocate the club’s home matches to a ground more than five miles from its current home ground, the club’s fans have actively approved the arrangements.”
Amendment text
Clause 48, page 40, line 18, at end insert—
“(4A) In order for the IFR to be satisfied of subsection (4)(b), a regulated club must take reasonable steps to establish that the majority of the club’s fans in England and Wales do not consider the arrangements to constitute significant harm to the heritage of the club.”
“(4A) In order for the IFR to be satisfied of subsection (4)(b), a regulated club must take reasonable steps to establish that the majority of the club’s fans in England and Wales do not consider the arrangements to constitute significant harm to the heritage of the club.”
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 48 and insert the following new Clause—
“48 Duty on competition organiser not to arrange matches away from home grounds
“48 Duty on competition organiser not to arrange matches away from home grounds
Amendment text
After Clause 48, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to consult the Office for Place
“Duty to consult the Office for Place
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Clause 49 11
Amendment text
Lord Jackson of Peterborough gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 49 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 49, page 40, line 27, leave out from “to” to end of line 28 and insert—
“(a) any emblem or crest of a relevant team operated by the club, or
“(a) any emblem or crest of a relevant team operated by the club, or
Amendment text
Clause 49, page 40, line 33, leave out "approved by the Football Association" and insert “supported by a majority of the club’s fans domiciled in England and Wales.”
Amendment text
Clause 49, page 40, line 33, at end insert “and a majority of the club’s fans”
Amendment text
Clause 49, page 40, line 31 at end insert—
“(1A) A regulated club must notify the IFR if it is considering making any material changes under subsection (1) and the IFR must monitor the reasonable steps taken to independently establish that the changes are supported by a majority of the club’s fans.”
“(1A) A regulated club must notify the IFR if it is considering making any material changes under subsection (1) and the IFR must monitor the reasonable steps taken to independently establish that the changes are supported by a majority of the club’s fans.”
Amendment text
Clause 49, page 40, line 27, leave out “crest” and insert “badge”
Amendment text
Clause 49, page 40, line 28, after “colours” insert “, home shirt design”
Amendment text
Clause 49, page 40, line 30, at end insert “and a majority of the club’s democratically constituted club supporters groups”
Amendment text
Clause 49, page 40, line 32, at end insert “, and
(b) the club has taken reasonable steps to establish that the changes are supported by a majority of the club’s fans in England and Wales and by a majority of the club’s democratically constituted club supporters groups.”
(b) the club has taken reasonable steps to establish that the changes are supported by a majority of the club’s fans in England and Wales and by a majority of the club’s democratically constituted club supporters groups.”
Amendment text
Clause 49, page 40, line 32, after “Association” insert “and its fans”
Amendment text
After Clause 49, insert the following new Clause—
“Incorporation of heritage restrictions in Articles of Association
“Incorporation of heritage restrictions in Articles of Association
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Clause 50 1
Amendment text
Clause 50, page 40, line 36, leave out from “that” to end of line and insert “would affect the IFR’s ability to achieve its objectives”
Clause 51 8
Amendment text
After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Social responsibility duty
“Social responsibility duty
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Amendment text
Clause 51, page 41, line 6, after “fans” insert “and democratically constituted club fan supporters groups”
Amendment text
After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to consult fans on political statements
“Duty to consult fans on political statements
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Amendment text
After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Social responsibility duty
“Social responsibility duty
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Amendment text
After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Environmental sustainability duty
“Environmental sustainability duty
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Amendment text
After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to facilitate football training for young women and girls
“Duty to facilitate football training for young women and girls
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Amendment text
After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to register all contracts
“Duty to register all contracts
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Amendment text
After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Ticket pricing
“Ticket pricing
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Clause 52 1
Amendment text
After Clause 52, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to report on equal opportunities
“Duty to report on equal opportunities
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Clause 53 19
Amendment text
Lord Maude of Horsham gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 53 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 43, line 35, after “club” insert “and in particular that the starting point for calculation of the levy payment applicable to a particular club should be a percentage of annual revenue”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 42, line 8, leave out “leviable functions” and insert “functions under this Act”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 42, line 13, leave out “leviable functions” and insert “functions under this Act”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 42, line 14, leave out “leviable functions” and insert “functions under this Act”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 42, line 19, leave out “leviable”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 42, line 26, leave out subsection (4)
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 43, line 2, leave out “leviable functions” and insert “functions under this Act”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 43, line 4, leave out “its leviable” and insert “those”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 42, line 3, at end insert—
“(1A) But the IFR may not require a club with fewer than 10 full time equivalent employees to pay the IFR a levy in respect of a chargeable period during which the club is a licensed club.”
“(1A) But the IFR may not require a club with fewer than 10 full time equivalent employees to pay the IFR a levy in respect of a chargeable period during which the club is a licensed club.”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 43, line 19, at end insert—
“(8A) If levy rules make the provision mentioned in subsection (8)(b), they must provide—
“(8A) If levy rules make the provision mentioned in subsection (8)(b), they must provide—
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Amendment text
Clause 53, page 42, line 42, at end insert—
“(6A) Once the IFR has established a levy under subsection (1) and made the required payments under section 96, the IFR must only fund its functions under this Act through its own revenue streams.
“(6A) Once the IFR has established a levy under subsection (1) and made the required payments under section 96, the IFR must only fund its functions under this Act through its own revenue streams.
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 42, line 3, at end insert—
“(1A) But the IFR may not require a club with fewer than 10 full time equivalent employees to pay the IFR a levy in respect of a chargeable period during which the club is a licensed club.”
“(1A) But the IFR may not require a club with fewer than 10 full time equivalent employees to pay the IFR a levy in respect of a chargeable period during which the club is a licensed club.”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 42, line 22, at end insert—
(f) the amount which the IFR estimates is necessary to fund appropriately for that period the Central Fund established pursuant to Section (Central Fund).”
(f) the amount which the IFR estimates is necessary to fund appropriately for that period the Central Fund established pursuant to Section (Central Fund).”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 43, line 19, at end insert—
“(c) any interest charged under paragraph (b) may not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by the Retail Price Index, plus 2 per cent.”
“(c) any interest charged under paragraph (b) may not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by the Retail Price Index, plus 2 per cent.”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 43, line 22, after “club” insert “and in particular that the starting point for calculation of the levy payment applicable to a particular club should be a percentage of annual revenue”
Amendment text
Clause 53, page 43, line 24, at end insert—
“(9A) Once the IFR has established a levy under subsection (1) and made the required payments under section 96, the IFR may only fund its functions under this Act through its own revenue streams.
“(9A) Once the IFR has established a levy under subsection (1) and made the required payments under section 96, the IFR may only fund its functions under this Act through its own revenue streams.
Amendment text
After Clause 53 insert the following new Clause—
“Central Fund
“Central Fund
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Amendment text
After Clause 53, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to prevent gambling advertising and sponsorship in football
“Duty to prevent gambling advertising and sponsorship in football
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Clause 54 11
Amendment text
Clause 54, page 44, line 13, leave out “leviable functions” and insert “functions under this Act”
Amendment text
Clause 54, page 44, line 14, leave out “its leviable” and insert “those”
Amendment text
Clause 54, page 43, line 38, leave out subsection (2)
Amendment text
After Clause 54, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to prevent advertising and sponsorship related to gambling in English football
“Duty to prevent advertising and sponsorship related to gambling in English football
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Amendment text
After Clause 54, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to phase-out advertising and sponsorship related to gambling in English football
“Duty to phase-out advertising and sponsorship related to gambling in English football
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Amendment text
Clause 54, page 44, line 7, leave out subsection (2)
Amendment text
Clause 54, page 44, line 10, leave out “As soon as is reasonably practicable” and insert “Six months”
Amendment text
Clause 54, page 43, line 35, leave out “Treasury” and insert “Chancellor of the Exchequer”
Amendment text
Clause 54, page 43, line 38, leave out subsection (2)
Amendment text
Clause 54, page 44, line 1, leave out “As soon as is reasonably practicable” and insert “Six months”
Amendment text
After Clause 54, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to address ticketing market practices
“Duty to address ticketing market practices
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Clause 55 3
Amendment text
Clause 55, page 45, line 13, at end insert—
“(6A) A specified competition organiser may add, remove or vary materially a specified competition rule only if the IFR agrees to the addition, removal or variation.”
“(6A) A specified competition organiser may add, remove or vary materially a specified competition rule only if the IFR agrees to the addition, removal or variation.”
Amendment text
Clause 55, page 45, line 17, at end insert—
“(c) include such other information as may be specified by the IFR in rules.”
“(c) include such other information as may be specified by the IFR in rules.”
Amendment text
Clause 55, page 45, line 17, at end insert—
“(c) include evidence that the specified competition organiser has taken into account the views of all regulated clubs that compete in that specified competition.”
“(c) include evidence that the specified competition organiser has taken into account the views of all regulated clubs that compete in that specified competition.”
Clause 56 21
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 56 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 27, leave out “means an order under section 62(1) or (3)” and insert “has the meaning given by section (Distribution orders)(6)”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 42, leave out subsection (7)
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 45, line 32, leave out subsection (2) and insert—
“(2) In this Part, revenue received by a specified competition organiser is “relevant revenue” if—
“(2) In this Part, revenue received by a specified competition organiser is “relevant revenue” if—
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Amendment text
Clause 56, page 45, line 39, after “organisers” insert “or by a regulated club”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 4, after “organiser” insert “or directly received by a regulated club”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 17, after “organiser” insert “or a regulated club”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 24, after “organisers” insert “or by any club participating in a competition organised by one of those organisers”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 3, leave out subsection (2) and insert—
“(2) In this Part, revenue received by a specified competition organiser is “relevant revenue” if—
“(2) In this Part, revenue received by a specified competition organiser is “relevant revenue” if—
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Amendment text
Clause 56, page 45, line 25, leave out “a specified competition organiser to apply to the IFR for”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 45, line 26, at end insert—
“(za) specified competition organisers are required to seek regulatory consent in connection with the distribution of relevant revenue received by one of the competition organisers,
“(za) specified competition organisers are required to seek regulatory consent in connection with the distribution of relevant revenue received by one of the competition organisers,
Amendment text
Clause 56, Page 45, line 30, after “process” insert “, or if the IFR is not satisfied that the distribution which is the subject of that agreement complies with the principles in section 62(2)”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 45, line 32, leave out subsection (2) and insert—
“(2) In this Part, revenue received by a specified competition organiser is “relevant revenue” if—
“(2) In this Part, revenue received by a specified competition organiser is “relevant revenue” if—
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Amendment text
Clause 56, page 45, line 35, leave out “the” and insert “any”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 45, line 38, at end insert—
“(2A) The reference in subsection (2)(a) to the sale or acquisition of rights to exploit the broadcasting of football matches includes the sale or acquisition of rights to exploit on-demand coverage of such matches, for example audiovisual content consisting of coverage of, or excerpts from, such matches where the content is selected by users from a range of such content made available to members of the public and is received by the user by means of the internet.”
“(2A) The reference in subsection (2)(a) to the sale or acquisition of rights to exploit the broadcasting of football matches includes the sale or acquisition of rights to exploit on-demand coverage of such matches, for example audiovisual content consisting of coverage of, or excerpts from, such matches where the content is selected by users from a range of such content made available to members of the public and is received by the user by means of the internet.”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 5, leave out paragraph (c) and insert—
“(c) the relevant specified competition organisers.”
“(c) the relevant specified competition organisers.”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 5, at end insert—
“(d) such other persons which appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of the fans of regulated clubs, and
“(d) such other persons which appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of the fans of regulated clubs, and
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, leave out lines 13 to 17 and insert—
““distribution agreement” means an agreement (including an agreement entered into before the coming into force of this Part) between two or more specified competition organisers that provides for the distribution of relevant revenue received by one, both or all of those organisers as applicable;”
““distribution agreement” means an agreement (including an agreement entered into before the coming into force of this Part) between two or more specified competition organisers that provides for the distribution of relevant revenue received by one, both or all of those organisers as applicable;”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 20, after “57” insert “, or a notification under section (Independent notification for resolution process to be triggered by the IFR)”
Amendment text
Clause 56, page 46, line 29, leave out “60” and insert “(Independent notification for resolution process to be triggered by the IFR)”
Amendment text
After Clause 56, insert the following new Clause—
“Principles of the resolution process
“Principles of the resolution process
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Clause 57 22
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 57 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 12, leave out “the application relates” and insert “the question or questions for resolution mentioned in subsection (1) relate”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 5, leave out “following conditions” and insert “conditions in subsections (3) to (6)”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 6, at end insert—
“(b) that specified competition organiser has not already made an application to the IFR under subsection (1) within the last 5 years,
“(b) that specified competition organiser has not already made an application to the IFR under subsection (1) within the last 5 years,
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 32, leave out “five years” and insert “the applicable period (see subsections (7) and (8))”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 35, at end insert—
“(7) Where—
“(7) Where—
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Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 9, after “organisers” insert “or by a regulated club”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 19, leave out from “revenue” to “in” in line 21 and insert “received by one specified competition organiser or regulated club in or in respect of that season compared to the relevant revenue received by that specified competition organiser or regulated club”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 29, after “organisers” insert “, or by any regulated club participating in a competition organised by one of those organisers,”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 38, leave out “five years” and insert “the applicable period (see subsections (7) and (8))”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 41, at end insert—
“(7) Where—
“(7) Where—
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Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 35, leave out subsection (6) and insert—
“(6) Condition 4 is met in relation to a qualifying football season if—
“(6) Condition 4 is met in relation to a qualifying football season if—
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Amendment text
Clause 57, page 46, line 39, leave out “another” and insert “one or more other”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 46, line 40, leave out “organiser” and insert “organisers”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 8, leave out “two”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 10, leave out “two”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 13, leave out “reduction” and insert “change (whether to the amount received in quantum or to the amount received as a proportion of the overall relevant revenue)”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 17, leave out “two”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 22, leave out “either or both of”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 30, leave out “two”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 32, leave out “five years” and insert “the applicable period (see subsections (7) and (8))”
Amendment text
Clause 57, page 47, line 35, at end insert—
“(7) Where—
“(7) Where—
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Clause 58 14
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 58 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 7, at end insert—
“(za) set out details of the question or questions for resolution mentioned in section 57(1) to which it is intended the application will relate,”
“(za) set out details of the question or questions for resolution mentioned in section 57(1) to which it is intended the application will relate,”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 8, leave out “the application relates” and insert “that question relates or those questions relate”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 12, leave out paragraph (c)
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 22, at end insert—
“(za) set out details of the question or questions for resolution mentioned in section 57(1) to which the application relates,”
“(za) set out details of the question or questions for resolution mentioned in section 57(1) to which the application relates,”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 23, leave out “the application relates” and insert “that question relates or those questions relate”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 27, leave out paragraph (c)
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 47, line 39, leave out “organiser” and insert “organiser(s)”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 47, line 39, leave out “respondent” and insert “respondent(s)”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 5, at end insert—
“(ca) specify why the notifier considers that any issues highlighted or set out in the most recent state of the game report are not satisfactorily resolved by the distribution agreement in relation to that season or those seasons,”
“(ca) specify why the notifier considers that any issues highlighted or set out in the most recent state of the game report are not satisfactorily resolved by the distribution agreement in relation to that season or those seasons,”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 6, leave out “respondent” and insert “respondent(s)”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 20, at end insert—
“(ca) specify why the notifier considers that any issues highlighted or set out in the most recent state of the game report are not satisfactorily resolved by the distribution agreement in relation to that season or those seasons,”
“(ca) specify why the notifier considers that any issues highlighted or set out in the most recent state of the game report are not satisfactorily resolved by the distribution agreement in relation to that season or those seasons,”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 22, leave out “respondent” and insert “respondent(s)”
Amendment text
Clause 58, page 48, line 23, at end insert—
“(6) Neither a notification under subsection (1) nor any application under section 57 may be made if any specified competition organiser has received a notice under section 59(5).”
“(6) Neither a notification under subsection (1) nor any application under section 57 may be made if any specified competition organiser has received a notice under section 59(5).”
Clause 59 25
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 59 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 48, line 34, leave out “a” and insert “the”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 48, line 33, leave out “the qualifying football season or seasons” and insert “one or more of the questions for resolution”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 48, line 33, after “relates” insert “(or a modified version of one or more of those questions)”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 48, line 36, leave out “qualifying football season” and insert “question or questions for resolution”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 48, line 38, leave out “that season” and insert “each season to which the question relates or the questions relate”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 48, line 41, after “triggered” insert “in relation to the question or questions for resolution”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 4, after “triggered” insert “in relation to one or more of the questions for resolution”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 10, at end insert—
“(4A) Where the IFR is minded that the resolution process should be triggered, the IFR must consult the Football Association on the question or questions for resolution in relation to which it is minded to trigger the process.”
“(4A) Where the IFR is minded that the resolution process should be triggered, the IFR must consult the Football Association on the question or questions for resolution in relation to which it is minded to trigger the process.”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 15, at end insert—
“(zi) the question or questions for resolution in relation to which the IFR is triggering the resolution process,”
“(zi) the question or questions for resolution in relation to which the IFR is triggering the resolution process,”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 16, leave out “the resolution process relates” and insert “that question relates or those questions relate”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 18, leave out sub-paragraph (ii)
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 18, at end insert—
“(iia) how the IFR has taken account of any representations, copies of which accompanied the application under section 57 by virtue of section 58(5)(d), in setting out that question or those questions, and”
“(iia) how the IFR has taken account of any representations, copies of which accompanied the application under section 57 by virtue of section 58(5)(d), in setting out that question or those questions, and”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 20, leave out “the question or questions for resolution” and insert “that question or those questions”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 21, at end insert—
“(5A) Where any of the questions for resolution set out in the notice differ from those to which the application made under section 57 relates, the notice must set out the extent of, and reasons for, those differences.”
“(5A) Where any of the questions for resolution set out in the notice differ from those to which the application made under section 57 relates, the notice must set out the extent of, and reasons for, those differences.”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 48, line 34, at end insert “, and
(c) considers that the question or questions for resolution could not be resolved within a reasonable period of time by the IFR exercising any of its other functions under this Act.”
(c) considers that the question or questions for resolution could not be resolved within a reasonable period of time by the IFR exercising any of its other functions under this Act.”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 8, at end insert “, and
(iii) any findings in the IFR’s most recent state of the game report that the IFR considers relevant to the question or questions for resolution.”
(iii) any findings in the IFR’s most recent state of the game report that the IFR considers relevant to the question or questions for resolution.”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 8, at end insert—
“(5A) If the IFR is required to update the state of the game report under section 10(5), the IFR shall notify the specified competition organisers as to its expected timeframe for publishing the updated state of the game report.”
“(5A) If the IFR is required to update the state of the game report under section 10(5), the IFR shall notify the specified competition organisers as to its expected timeframe for publishing the updated state of the game report.”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 13, at end insert “, but if the IFR is required to update the state of the game report under section 10(5), the IFR’s deadline shall be within the period of 60 days from the publication date of the updated state of the game report”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 1, after “(c)” insert “has exercised any of the IFR’s other functions under this Act in order to resolve the question or questions for resolution and such question or questions remain unresolved, or”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 48, line 34, at end insert—
“(c) has exhausted its other regulatory options, including the financial regulation of regulated clubs.”
“(c) has exhausted its other regulatory options, including the financial regulation of regulated clubs.”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 48, line 40, leave out “either of the” and insert “one or more of the relevant”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 3, leave out “two”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 10, leave out “two”
Amendment text
Clause 59, page 49, line 15, leave out “special” and insert “compelling”
Clause 60 19
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 60 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 60, page 50, line 4, after “resolution” insert “set out in a notice under section 59(5)(b)(zi)”
Amendment text
Clause 60, page 50, line 6, leave out “the question or questions for resolution” and insert “that question or those questions”
Amendment text
Clause 60, page 50, line 15, after “resolution” insert “set out in a notice under section 59(5)(b)(zi)”
Amendment text
Clause 60, page 50, line 6, at end insert—
“(6A) The IFR must extend the period in
“(6A) The IFR must extend the period in
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 60 and insert the following new Clause—
“Appointment of the panel and mediation process
“Appointment of the panel and mediation process
Amendment text
Before Clause 60, insert the following new Clause—
“Independent notification for resolution process to be triggered by the IFR
“Independent notification for resolution process to be triggered by the IFR
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Amendment text
Clause 60, page 49, line 18, after “59(5)” insert “or section (Independent notification for resolution process to be triggered by the IFR)(4)”
Amendment text
Clause 60, page 49, line 19, leave out “two”
Amendment text
Clause 60, page 49, line 21, after “given” insert “and to the extent that the question or questions for resolution relate to financial distributions, that mediator must be appointed in accordance with the requirements in section (Appointment of mediator) to section (Guidance and review)”
Amendment text
Clause 60, page 49, line 26, leave out “special” and insert “compelling”
Amendment text
Clause 60, page 50, line 5, leave out “either” and insert “any”
Amendment text
After Clause 60, insert the following new Clause—
“Resolution process and initial procedures
“Resolution process and initial procedures
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Amendment text
After Clause 60, insert the following new Clause—
“Determination process
“Determination process
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Amendment text
After Clause 60, insert the following new Clause—
“Guidance and review
“Guidance and review
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Amendment text
After Clause 60, insert the following new Clause—
“Appeals regime
“Appeals regime
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Amendment text
After Clause 60, insert the following new Clause—
“Implementation
“Implementation
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Amendment text
After Clause 60, insert the following new Clause—
“Appointment of mediator
“Appointment of mediator
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Amendment text
After Clause 60, insert the following new Clause—
“Principles of determination
“Principles of determination
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Clause 61 10
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 61 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 61, page 50, line 40, leave out "require any final proposal to be accompanied by supporting evidence" and insert “require any final proposal to—
(i) be accompanied by supporting evidence;
(i) be accompanied by supporting evidence;
Amendment text
Page 50, line 26, leave out Clause 61
Amendment text
Clause 61, page 50, line 27, leave out from beginning to “require” in line 28 and insert “Where a notice under subsection (3) sets out a question for resolution that relates to relegation revenue (within the meaning given by ), the notice must”
section 62(3)
section 62(3)
Amendment text
Clause 61, page 50, line 30, leave out “relegated from” and insert “in”
Amendment text
Clause 61, page 50, line 31, at end insert—
“(5A) Where the Secretary of State has specified in regulations under section 56(2)(b) that relevant revenue may include relegation revenue, a final proposal under this section must not propose the prohibition of a specified competition organiser distributing relegation revenue to regulated clubs.”
“(5A) Where the Secretary of State has specified in regulations under section 56(2)(b) that relevant revenue may include relegation revenue, a final proposal under this section must not propose the prohibition of a specified competition organiser distributing relegation revenue to regulated clubs.”
Amendment text
Clause 61, page 50, line 31, at end insert—
“(5A) A notice under subsection (3) must require the specified competition organisers to set out in their final proposal how any relevant revenue distributed through a distribution order under section 62 should be used by recipient clubs, and how such use will directly further the primary principle of the IFR, namely to protect and promote the sustainability of English football.”
“(5A) A notice under subsection (3) must require the specified competition organisers to set out in their final proposal how any relevant revenue distributed through a distribution order under section 62 should be used by recipient clubs, and how such use will directly further the primary principle of the IFR, namely to protect and promote the sustainability of English football.”
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 61 and insert the following new Clause—
“The Panel’s distribution order
“The Panel’s distribution order
Amendment text
Clause 61, page 50, line 14, leave out “the two” and insert “all relevant”
Amendment text
Clause 61, page 50, line 19, leave out “each of the two” and insert “all relevant”
Clause 62 28
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 62 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 52, line 5, at end insert—
“(d) must address to the satisfaction of the Regulator any issues identified by the Regulator’s most recently published State of the Game report.”
“(d) must address to the satisfaction of the Regulator any issues identified by the Regulator’s most recently published State of the Game report.”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 52, line 43, at end insert—
“(8A) Where subsection (1)(c), (4)(b), or (5) applies, the committee must make an order requiring the relevant revenue to be distributed in accordance with a proposal of its own that is consistent with the principles in subsection (2) on or before the last day of the period of 28 days beginning with the final proposal deadline.”
“(8A) Where subsection (1)(c), (4)(b), or (5) applies, the committee must make an order requiring the relevant revenue to be distributed in accordance with a proposal of its own that is consistent with the principles in subsection (2) on or before the last day of the period of 28 days beginning with the final proposal deadline.”
Amendment text
Page 51, line 22, leave out Clause 62
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 9, leave out from “with” to end of line 11 and insert “the proposal made by the specified competition organiser whose relevant revenue would be distributed under the proposal, unless there are compelling reasons not to do so;”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 22, leave out paragraph (b) and insert—
“(b) recognises and has particular regard to the fact that the distribution of relevant revenue constitutes a prima facie interference in the property rights of the distributor, and”
“(b) recognises and has particular regard to the fact that the distribution of relevant revenue constitutes a prima facie interference in the property rights of the distributor, and”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 24, leave out paragraph (c)
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 29, leave out subsection (3)
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 62 and insert the following new Clause—
“Appeals
“Appeals
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 35, leave out subsection (1)(c)
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 52, line 6, leave out subsection (3)
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 52, line 11, leave out from “means” to “in” in line 13 and insert “the first full football season in respect of which relegation revenue would be applicable”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 5, leave out “both”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 7, leave out “both final proposals are” and insert “more than one final proposal is”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 8, leave out “must” and insert “may”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 9, leave out from “with” to end of line 11 and insert “the proposal made by the specified competition organiser whose relevant revenue would be distributed under the proposal unless there are compelling reasons not to do so;”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 11, at end insert, “or
(ii) which contains elements of each proposal where it considers that this will result in an order which is most consistent with the principles in subsection (2).”
(ii) which contains elements of each proposal where it considers that this will result in an order which is most consistent with the principles in subsection (2).”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 13, leave out “the other is” and insert “all others are”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 16, leave out “neither” and insert “no”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 21, leave out “should advance the IFR’s objectives” and insert “be necessary to advance the IFR’s objectives, consistent with the duties and regulatory principles as specified in sections 7, 8 and 9, and in particular those set out in section 7(2)”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 23, leave out “either specified competition organiser” and insert “any regulated club”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 28, at end insert—
“(d) should seek to close the financial gaps between divisions,
“(d) should seek to close the financial gaps between divisions,
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 28, at end insert—
“(2A) When making a determination under this section, the committee of the Expert Panel must have regard for section 7(2).”
“(2A) When making a determination under this section, the committee of the Expert Panel must have regard for section 7(2).”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 35, leave out “one year” and insert “three years”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 51, line 35, leave out “final” and insert “first”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 52, line 6, leave out “either” and insert “any”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 52, line 14, leave out “special” and insert “compelling”
Amendment text
Clause 62, page 52, line 23, at end insert—
“(8A) Where subsection (1)(c), (4)(b), or (5) applies, the committee must make an order requiring the relevant revenue to be distributed in accordance with a proposal of its own that is consistent with the principles in subsection (2) on or before the last day of the period of 28 days beginning with the final proposal deadline.”
“(8A) Where subsection (1)(c), (4)(b), or (5) applies, the committee must make an order requiring the relevant revenue to be distributed in accordance with a proposal of its own that is consistent with the principles in subsection (2) on or before the last day of the period of 28 days beginning with the final proposal deadline.”
Clause 63 4
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 63 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 63, page 53, line 2, at end insert “but no sooner than the beginning of the first football season following the football season in which a distribution order is made, and provided that the distribution order coming into force does not adversely affect any club’s ability to adhere to—
(a) mandatory licence conditions,
(a) mandatory licence conditions,
Amendment text
Clause 63, page 53, line 8, leave out “two”
Amendment text
Clause 63, page 53, line 11, after “relates” insert “provided that the distribution agreement complies with section 62(1)(a) or (b) or section 62(4)(a), and the principles set out in section 62(2)”
Clause 64 4
Amendment text
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 64 stand part of the Bill.
Amendment text
Clause 64, page 54, line 18, leave out “62(8)(b)” and insert “(Distribution orders)(10)(b)”
Amendment text
Clause 64, page 53, line 28, leave out subsection (3)
Amendment text
Clause 64, page 53, line 34, leave out “62(7)(b)” and insert “
62(8)(b)
62(8)(b)
Clause 76 1
Amendment text
Clause 76, page 61, line 23, leave out “14 days” and insert “one month”
Clause 83 3
Amendment text
Clause 83, page 67, line 40, leave out “14” and insert “28”
Amendment text
Clause 83, page 68, line 2, leave out “14” and insert “28”
Amendment text
Clause 83, page 68, line 5, leave out “within” and insert “before the end of”
Clause 84 2
Amendment text
Clause 84, page 68, line 15, at end insert—
“(ea) any decision made under sections 62 and 63;”
“(ea) any decision made under sections 62 and 63;”
Amendment text
Clause 84, page 68, line 15, at end insert—
“(ea) the making of a distribution order requiring one competition organiser to distribute revenue to another competition organiser under section 62;”
“(ea) the making of a distribution order requiring one competition organiser to distribute revenue to another competition organiser under section 62;”
Clause 85 6
Amendment text
After Clause 85, insert the following new Clause—
“Armorial bearings
“Armorial bearings
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Amendment text
Clause 85, page 69, line 2, after “section” insert “62, 63 or”
Amendment text
Clause 85, page 69, line 2, at end insert—
“(za) a decision under section 62 or 63,”
“(za) a decision under section 62 or 63,”
Amendment text
Clause 85, page 69, line 8, after “section” insert “62, 63 or”
Amendment text
After Clause 85, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: cost of compliance
“Review: cost of compliance
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Amendment text
After Clause 85, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: operation of the Premier League
“Report: operation of the Premier League
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Clause 89 1
Amendment text
After Clause 89, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: cost of compliance
“Review: cost of compliance
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Clause 91 7
Amendment text
Clause 91, page 73, line 39, at end insert—
“(aa) section 2(3A)”
“(aa) section 2(3A)”
Amendment text
Clause 91, page 73, line 40, at end insert—
“(iia) section (Social responsibility duty);”
“(iia) section (Social responsibility duty);”
Amendment text
Clause 91, page 74, line 1, leave out paragraph (iii)
Amendment text
Clause 91, page 74, line 12, leave out subsection (5)
Amendment text
Clause 91, page 74, line 24, leave out subsection (3)(iii)
Amendment text
Clause 91, page 73, line 39, at end insert—
“(ia) section 2(3A);”
“(ia) section 2(3A);”
Amendment text
Clause 91, page 74, line 1, leave out “56(2)(a)(ii)” and insert “
56(2)(b)
56(2)(b)
Clause 92 5
Amendment text
Clause 92, page 75, line 17, after “functions” insert “or give rise to the perception that said person’s functions have been prejudicially affected, including (but not limited to) a situation in which a person is—
(a) employed by or engaged as a consultant by any specified competition organiser or any group undertaking of a specified competition organiser;
(a) employed by or engaged as a consultant by any specified competition organiser or any group undertaking of a specified competition organiser;
Amendment text
Clause 92, page 74, line 19, at end insert—
““Bank of England base rate” means—
““Bank of England base rate” means—
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Amendment text
Clause 92, page 75, line 15, leave out paragraph (a)
Amendment text
Clause 92, page 74, line 24, at end insert “or give rise to the perception that the person’s functions have been prejudicially affected, including (but not limited to) a situation in which a person is—
(a) employed by or engaged as a consultant by any specified competition organiser or any group undertaking of a specified competition organiser,
(a) employed by or engaged as a consultant by any specified competition organiser or any group undertaking of a specified competition organiser,
Amendment text
Clause 92, page 75, line 15, leave out paragraph (a)
Clause 94 5
Amendment text
Clause 94, page 76, line 14, leave out from “to” to end of line 15 and insert “—
(a) a provision of this Act which requires the IFR to consult another person;
(a) a provision of this Act which requires the IFR to consult another person;
Amendment text
Clause 94, page 76, line 18, leave out “carried out consultation” and insert “did anything”
Amendment text
Clause 94, page 76, line 20, leave out “consultation carried out” and insert “anything done”
Amendment text
Clause 94, page 76, line 21, leave out “consultation had been carried out” and insert “thing had been done”
Amendment text
Clause 94, page 76, line 23, leave out “consultation carried out” and insert “anything done”
Clause 95 1
Amendment text
After Clause 95, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of Act
“Review of Act
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Clause 99 9
Amendment text
Clause 99, page 78, line 13, at end insert—
“(2A) The Secretary of State may only make regulations for Part 3 to come into effect at the end of a relevant football season.”
“(2A) The Secretary of State may only make regulations for Part 3 to come into effect at the end of a relevant football season.”
Amendment text
Clause 99, page 78, line 13, at end insert—
“(2A) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under subsection (1) until the Secretary of State has published the guidance about the meaning of significant influence required by Schedule 1, paragraph 15(1).”
“(2A) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under subsection (1) until the Secretary of State has published the guidance about the meaning of significant influence required by Schedule 1, paragraph 15(1).”
Amendment text
Clause 99, page 77, line 33, after “to” insert “subsections (1A), (1B) and”
Amendment text
Clause 99, page 77, line 34, at end insert—
“(1A) This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.
“(1A) This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.
Amendment text
Clause 99, page 77, line 35, leave out “This section and” and insert “Subject to subsection (1B),”
Amendment text
Clause 99, page 78, line 1, at end insert—
“(ba) section 16(2);”
“(ba) section 16(2);”
Amendment text
Clause 99, page 78, line 13, at end insert—
“(2A) The Secretary of State may only make regulations for Part 3 to come into effect at the end of a relevant football season.”
“(2A) The Secretary of State may only make regulations for Part 3 to come into effect at the end of a relevant football season.”
Amendment text
After Clause 99, insert the following new Clause—
“Duration and review
“Duration and review
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Amendment text
After Clause 99, insert the following new Clause—
“Renewal and dissolution provisions
“Renewal and dissolution provisions
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Clause 101 1
Amendment text
Clause 101, page 80, line 11, leave out subsection (2)
Schedule 2 40
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 85, line 12, at end insert—
““3A (1)The Secretary of State is to nominate a person (“the nominated person”) to be the chair.
““3A (1)The Secretary of State is to nominate a person (“the nominated person”) to be the chair.
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 85, line 37, at end insert—
“Declaration and registration of interests of members of the Board
“Declaration and registration of interests of members of the Board
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 90, line 16, after “six” insert “or more than twenty”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 91, line 3, at end insert—
“Declaration and registration of interests of members of the Expert Panel
“Declaration and registration of interests of members of the Expert Panel
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 87, line 12, at end insert—
“(3A) Any political interests of, and political donations made by, the prospective chair of the Board, must all be declared as part of the appointments process, and published before the chair’s pre-appointment hearing with the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.”
“(3A) Any political interests of, and political donations made by, the prospective chair of the Board, must all be declared as part of the appointments process, and published before the chair’s pre-appointment hearing with the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 87, line 37, at end insert—
“(5) No member may be appointed to the Board if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
“(5) No member may be appointed to the Board if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 93, line 5, at end insert—
“(4A) No member may be appointed to the Expert Panel if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
“(4A) No member may be appointed to the Expert Panel if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 89, line 9, leave out subparagraph (3) and insert—
“(3) The IFR may pay a person appointed as the Chief Executive no more than £172,153 per annum.
“(3) The IFR may pay a person appointed as the Chief Executive no more than £172,153 per annum.
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 88, line 37, at end insert—
“(1A) But the number of persons in the employment of IFR (including any persons seconded to the IFR) must at no time exceed 50.”
“(1A) But the number of persons in the employment of IFR (including any persons seconded to the IFR) must at no time exceed 50.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 85, line 20, leave out “chair” and insert “Board”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 85, line 23, leave out “chair” and insert “Board”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 85, line 27, leave out from “unless” to end of line 28 and insert “they do not have a conflict of interest.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 85, line 28, at end insert—
(1A)A member of the Board must declare their conflicts of interest and the Chief Executive Officer must maintain a register of interests of members of the Board.”
(1A)A member of the Board must declare their conflicts of interest and the Chief Executive Officer must maintain a register of interests of members of the Board.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 85, line 37, at end insert—
“6A No person may be appointed to the Board if that person currently has any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast which relates to football.”
“6A No person may be appointed to the Board if that person currently has any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast which relates to football.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 85, line 37, at end insert—
““6A (1)Any person appointed to the Board must agree to appear before any relevant Parliamentary Committee.
““6A (1)Any person appointed to the Board must agree to appear before any relevant Parliamentary Committee.
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 85, line 37, at end insert—
““6A (1)The Chief Executive Officer must resign their post if within the course of a calendar year they have not appeared before a relevant Parliamentary Committee which has invited them to appear.
““6A (1)The Chief Executive Officer must resign their post if within the course of a calendar year they have not appeared before a relevant Parliamentary Committee which has invited them to appear.
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 86, line 13, leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 87, line 2, at end insert “, but may not pay any employee more than £172,153 per annum.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 87, line 13, leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 90, line 16, after “six” insert “or more than twenty”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 90, line 21, at end insert—
(1A)Members of the Expert Panel must declare their interests and the Chief Executive Officer must maintain a register of interests of members of the Expert Panel.”
(1A)Members of the Expert Panel must declare their interests and the Chief Executive Officer must maintain a register of interests of members of the Expert Panel.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 90, line 30, leave out from “unless” to end of line 31 and insert “they do not have a conflict of interest.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 91, line 3, at end insert—
(7)No member may be appointed to the Expert Panel if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
(7)No member may be appointed to the Expert Panel if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 91, line 8, leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 91, line 15, leave out from “pay” to the end of line 16 and insert “to persons appointed to the Expert Panel no more than £91,346 per annum”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 91, line 39, leave out “may” and insert “must”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 92, line 20, at end insert—
““28A (1)The Expert Panel must publish any decision that it makes relating to any of its functions under this Act.
““28A (1)The Expert Panel must publish any decision that it makes relating to any of its functions under this Act.
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 94, line 26, leave out paragraph 36
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 89, line 29, leave out “sections 61 and 82” and insert “section 82”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 91, line 41, at end insert—
“(da) the function of deciding whether the resolution process should be triggered under section 59;
“(da) the function of deciding whether the resolution process should be triggered under section 59;
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 93, line 35, leave out “sections 61 and 82” and insert “section 82”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 88, line 3, at end insert “including the Chair.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 88, line 6, at end insert—
(3)“relevant interest” will always include donations to political parties.”
(3)“relevant interest” will always include donations to political parties.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 88, line 6, at end insert—
“7A The Chair of the Board must not
“7A The Chair of the Board must not
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 87, line 12, at end insert—
“3A Any political interests of, and political donations made by, the prospective chair of the Board, must all be declared as part of the appointments process, and published before the chair’s pre-appointment hearing with the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.”
“3A Any political interests of, and political donations made by, the prospective chair of the Board, must all be declared as part of the appointments process, and published before the chair’s pre-appointment hearing with the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 87, line 37, at end insert—
(5)No member may be appointed to the Board if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
(5)No member may be appointed to the Board if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 93, line 2, at end insert—
“4A No member may be appointed to the Expert Panel if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
“4A No member may be appointed to the Expert Panel if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast that relates to football.”
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 89, line 9, leave out subparagraph (3) and insert—
(3)The IFR may pay a person appointed as the Chief Executive no more than £172,153 per annum.
(3)The IFR may pay a person appointed as the Chief Executive no more than £172,153 per annum.
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 94, line 34, at end insert—
“31A (1)The Expert Panel must publish any decision that it makes relating to any of its functions under this Act.
“31A (1)The Expert Panel must publish any decision that it makes relating to any of its functions under this Act.
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 88, line 37, at end insert—
“(1A) But the number of persons in the employment of IFR (including any persons seconded to the IFR) must at no time exceed 50.”
“(1A) But the number of persons in the employment of IFR (including any persons seconded to the IFR) must at no time exceed 50.”
Schedule 4 19
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 98, line 20, at end insert—
“(d) the home ground threshold requirement (see paragraph 4A)”
“(d) the home ground threshold requirement (see paragraph 4A)”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 99, line 41, at end insert—
“Home ground
“Home ground
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 99, line 37, at end insert—
“(f) the club’s political statements and positions.”
“(f) the club’s political statements and positions.”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 24, at end insert—
“(f) the club’s use of advertising and sponsorship by gambling companies, their affiliates, and partner organisations.”
“(f) the club’s use of advertising and sponsorship by gambling companies, their affiliates, and partner organisations.”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 27, leave out paragraph (b) and insert—
“(b) any emblem or crest of a relevant team operated by the club;
“(b) any emblem or crest of a relevant team operated by the club;
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 99, line 31, at end insert—
“(f) the club’s political statements and positions.”
“(f) the club’s political statements and positions.”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 99, line 34, leave out “crest” and insert “badge.”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 96, line 13, at end insert “, and
(d) the home ground threshold requirement (see paragraph 6).”
(d) the home ground threshold requirement (see paragraph 6).”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 15, after “has” insert “structures and processes for effective engagement with its fans and”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 16, leave out “consults” and insert “meets regularly with”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 16, after “fans” insert “and elected representatives of club supporters groups”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 23, at end insert—
“(da) the club’s name;”
“(da) the club’s name;”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 24, leave out “fan engagement” and insert “engagement with fans and democratically structured club fan supporter groups”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 24, at end insert—
“(f) match ticket prices and kick-off times;
“(f) match ticket prices and kick-off times;
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 24, at end insert—
“(f) gambling advertising and sponsorship.”
“(f) gambling advertising and sponsorship.”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 24, at end insert—
“(f) the club’s plans relating to climate and environmental issues.”
“(f) the club’s plans relating to climate and environmental issues.”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 24, at end insert—
(f) the club’s political statements and positions.”
(f) the club’s political statements and positions.”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 97, line 27, leave out “crest” and insert “badge”
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 98, line 3, at end insert—
“Home ground
“Home ground
Schedule 5 36
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 100, line 19, at end insert—
“(e) an enforcement condition.”
“(e) an enforcement condition.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 103, line 16, at end insert—
“Enforcement
“Enforcement
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 100, line 26, at end insert—
“(e) an Asset of Community Value condition.”
“(e) an Asset of Community Value condition.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 103, line 20, at end insert—
“Asset of Community Value
“Asset of Community Value
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 102, line 33, at end insert—
“(1A) The IFR must ensure that the persons referred to in subsections 1(a) and 1(b) are representative of the majority of the club’s fanbase and represent the club’s key supporters’ groups.
“(1A) The IFR must ensure that the persons referred to in subsections 1(a) and 1(b) are representative of the majority of the club’s fanbase and represent the club’s key supporters’ groups.
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 100, line 19, at end insert—
“(e) an Asset of Community Value condition.”
“(e) an Asset of Community Value condition.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 103, line 16, at end insert—
“Asset of Community Value
“Asset of Community Value
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 102, line 13, leave out sub-paragraph (e)
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 102, line 7, at end insert “including the club’s official charity.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 99, line 11, leave out paragraph (ii)
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 99, line 36, at end insert—
“(ca) how the club contributes to the economic and social well-being of the local community with which it is associated,”
“(ca) how the club contributes to the economic and social well-being of the local community with which it is associated,”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 99, line 37, leave out sub-sub-paragraph (d)
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 99, line 38, at end insert—
“(2A) The code of practice should include guidance on the appointment of independent non-executive directors and must recommend the appointment of at least two non-executive directors.”
“(2A) The code of practice should include guidance on the appointment of independent non-executive directors and must recommend the appointment of at least two non-executive directors.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 103, line 18, after “specified” insert “from time to time by the IFR”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 103, line 16, at end insert—
“Agents fees
“Agents fees
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 101, line 20, leave out sub-subparagraph (ii)
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 102, line 7, leave out sub-paragraph (e)
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 102, line 2, at end insert “including the club’s official charity.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 98, line 11, at end insert—
“(e) an Asset of Community Value condition.”
“(e) an Asset of Community Value condition.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 98, line 11, at end insert—
“(e) a corporate responsibility condition.”
“(e) a corporate responsibility condition.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 98, line 11, at end insert—
“(e) an enforcement condition.”
“(e) an enforcement condition.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 98, line 11, at end insert—
“(e) a condition requiring the club to produce a report on modern slavery in relation to its academy and professional footballers, including pre-recruitment contact and third party linked potential footballer and academy recruitment.”
“(e) a condition requiring the club to produce a report on modern slavery in relation to its academy and professional footballers, including pre-recruitment contact and third party linked potential footballer and academy recruitment.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 98, line 11, at end insert—
“(e) a climate and environment management plan condition.”
“(e) a climate and environment management plan condition.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 99, line 11, leave out paragraph (ii)
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 99, line 12, after “inclusion” insert “including, but not limited to, the diversity of season ticket holders, the diversity of staff and the diversity of its Senior Managers”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 99, line 12, at end insert—
“(iii) how the club is meeting the standards of the UK Corporate Governance Code in respect of the appointment of independent non-executive directors, and”
“(iii) how the club is meeting the standards of the UK Corporate Governance Code in respect of the appointment of independent non-executive directors, and”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 99, line 35, at end insert “and the process by which decisions are made (including compliance with the factors set out in paragraph 13)”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 100, line 6, at end insert—
(4A)A code of practice published under this paragraph must include guidance on the balance between executive and non-executive directors (officers) of regulated clubs, and how many directors or officers of such clubs are required in order to comply with company law.
(4A)A code of practice published under this paragraph must include guidance on the balance between executive and non-executive directors (officers) of regulated clubs, and how many directors or officers of such clubs are required in order to comply with company law.
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 100, line 14, leave out sub-sub-paragraph (a) and insert—
“(a) the club’s fans”
“(a) the club’s fans”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 100, line 14, after “views” insert “including supporters’ trusts”.
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 100, line 17, leave out sub-paragraph (2)
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 100, line 34, at end insert—
(3)The IFR must set up an appeal mechanism to adjudicate complaints about the carrying out of a fan consultation.”
(3)The IFR must set up an appeal mechanism to adjudicate complaints about the carrying out of a fan consultation.”
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 101, line 5, at end insert—
“Asset of Community Value
“Asset of Community Value
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 101, line 5, at end insert—
“Corporate responsibility
“Corporate responsibility
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 101, line 5, at end insert—
“Climate and environment management
“Climate and environment management
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 101, line 8, at end insert—
“Enforcement
“Enforcement
Schedule 8 1
Amendment text
Schedule 8, page 109, line 14, leave out “a period of three months” and insert “so long as is necessary in all the circumstances”
Schedule 9 1
Amendment text
Schedule 9, page 116, line 13, leave out sub-paragraph (3)
Schedule 10 8
Amendment text
Schedule 10, page 120, line 17, column 1, leave out “not to trigger” and insert “to trigger, or not to trigger,”
Amendment text
Schedule 10, page 120, line 17, column 2, leave out “a committee of the Expert Panel” and insert “the Board”
Amendment text
Schedule 10, page 120, line 19, column 2, leave out “a committee of the Expert Panel” and insert “the Board”
Amendment text
Schedule 10, page 120, leave out lines 27 to 30
Amendment text
Schedule 10, page 120, leave out lines 21 and 22
Amendment text
Schedule 10, page 120, line 23, column 2, leave out “a committee of the Expert Panel” and insert “the Board”
Amendment text
Schedule 10, page 120, leave out lines 35 and 36
Amendment text
Schedule 10, page 117, line 36, column 1, leave out from “the” to “mentioned” in line 37 and insert “taking of any step”
Schedule 11 3
Amendment text
Schedule 11, page 123, line 4, column 2, leave out “62(3)” and insert “(Distribution orders)(9)”
Amendment text
Schedule 11, page 119, line 8, at end insert—
“
”
“
Bank of England base rate | section 92(1) |
Amendment text
Schedule 11, page 120, line 30, at end insert—
“
”
“
relegation revenue | section 62(3) |
Schedule 12 3
Amendment text
Schedule 12, page 124, line 22, after “section” insert “62, 63 or”
Amendment text
Schedule 12, page 124, line 24, after “section” insert “62, 63 or”
Amendment text
Schedule 12, page 125, line 3, at end insert—
“(c) a decision under section 62 or 63 of the 2024 Act.”
“(c) a decision under section 62 or 63 of the 2024 Act.”
Other amendments 9
Amendment text
At end insert “and it should seek to exercise its functions with a light-touch, conferring a broad margin of discretion on such persons”
Amendment text
In subsection (1)(a), leave out “carry out” and insert “commission”
Amendment text
In subsection (1)(c), after “report” insert “on the GOV.UK website”
Amendment text
After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A) The review must be undertaken by an independent review panel.
“(1A) The review must be undertaken by an independent review panel.
Amendment text
After subsection (3)(e) insert—
“(f) assess the impact of this Act and the operations of the IFR on ticket prices.”
“(f) assess the impact of this Act and the operations of the IFR on ticket prices.”
Amendment text
In subsection (5), line 33, leave out “Secretary of State” and insert “panel”
Amendment text
In subsection (4), line 25, leave out “Secretary of State” and insert “panel”
Amendment text
In subsection (5)(d), leave out “Secretary of State” and insert “panel”
Amendment text
After subsection (5) insert—
“(6) If the report concludes that the IFR’s objectives could be achieved more effectively by delegating an IFR function to the Football Association or a specified competition organiser, then the Secretary of State may, after consulting the Football Association or the specified competition organiser, and with their agreement, transfer responsibility for that function from the IFR to the Football Association or specified competition organiser.”
“(6) If the report concludes that the IFR’s objectives could be achieved more effectively by delegating an IFR function to the Football Association or a specified competition organiser, then the Secretary of State may, after consulting the Football Association or the specified competition organiser, and with their agreement, transfer responsibility for that function from the IFR to the Football Association or specified competition organiser.”