UKFPU cites post-Hillsborough Taylor Report in backing ban.
Talk of changing the law to allow fans to drink at their seat or in the stands has resurfaced after Andy Burnham, the prime minister, said the rules were outdated and discriminatory and should be ended.
The FSA published a thread on its X account setting out its position on drinking in the stands, which began: “ the point is that the UK Football Policing Unit’s comments bringing Hillsborough into this debate have to be corrected.
Burnham’s comments have preceded social media debate in which differing views have been expressed by match-going fans.
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UKFPU cites post-Hillsborough Taylor Report in backing ban. The disaster was not caused by alcohol.
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UKFPU cites post-Hillsborough Taylor Report in backing ban.
English football’s leading fans’ group has criticised the UK Football Policing Unit for “bringing Hillsborough into the debate” around drinking in sight of the pitch.
Talk of changing the law to allow fans to drink at their seat or in the stands has resurfaced after Andy Burnham, the prime minister, said the rules were outdated and discriminatory and should be ended.
“The UKFPU would welcome a meeting with the prime minister to discuss his views and explain the challenges these proposed changes would bring to policing and the safety of staff and fans at football games.”
The Taylor Report referenced by the UKFPU was commissioned in the wake of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which resulted in the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans.
The FSA published a thread on its X account setting out its position on drinking in the stands, which began: “ the point is that the UK Football Policing Unit’s comments bringing Hillsborough into this debate have to be corrected. The disaster was not caused by alcohol.”
Burnham’s comments have preceded social media debate in which differing views have been expressed by match-going fans.
The FSA’s post on Thursday added: “It’s unfair to criminalise fans for having a pint – especially since you can sit in the same seat drinking alcohol whilst watching an Oasis gig or rugby league.”
“That doesn’t mean every club should be forced to serve alcohol to every seat!”
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