Explanatory note

This Order prescribes the control period under the Football Spectators Act 1989 (c. 37) (“the Act”) for the 2020 UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) European Football Championship final tournament. The control period begins on 6th June 2021, which is five days before the first match in the tournament, and ends when the last match played outside the United Kingdom in the tournament is finished or cancelled. The last match outside the United Kingdom is due to be played on 3rd July 2021.

During the control period, powers under sections 21A and 21B of the Act (summary powers to detain and refer to court with a view to making a banning order) are exercisable. Individuals subject to a banning order may be required to surrender their passports during a control period under section 19 of the Act. In addition, bail conditions can be imposed on individuals requiring them to surrender their passports during a control period under section 14A (banning order made on conviction of an offence) and section 14B (banning order made on complaint) of the Act.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.