# The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


SPORTS GROUNDS AND SPORTING EVENTS, ENGLAND
Made 14th July 2026
Laid before Parliament 16th July 2026
Coming into force 6th August 2026
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1 (1) and 18 (2) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975.
The Secretary of State is of the opinion that the conditions in section 1(1) of that Act are satisfied and, in accordance with section 18(4) of that Act, has consulted with such persons and bodies of persons as appear requisite to the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/829/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/safety-of-sports-grounds-designation-amendment-england-order-2026/introduction
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