Explanatory note

This Order amends the Football Spectators (Prescription) Order 2022 (“the 2022 Order”), which prescribes football matches and competitions for the purposes of the Football Spectators Act 1989 (“the 1989 Act”).

Under the 1989 Act, certain restrictions and requirements may be imposed on individuals in relation to prescribed football matches, including the imposition of football banning orders.

This Order updates the 2022 Order to reflect the current names of the following football competitions and organisations: the National League, the Women’s Super League, the Women’s Super League 2 and Cymru Premier. It also adds a new entity, “the Women’s Super League Football Limited”, to the list of prescribed organisations.

These amendments ensure that the prescription of matches competitions and organisations under the 1989 Act remains accurate and up to date with current league structures and naming conventions.

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. The Explanatory Memorandum is available at www.legislation.gov.uk; copies may be obtained from the Home Office at 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF.