Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 12
12
Deferred
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Increasing Class A drug use at sporting events undermines accessibility; deterrents unclear
Conclusion
The increasing use of Class A drugs at sporting events is something that police and clubs should both be taking more seriously. Although a direct link between drug use and violence has not been proven, widespread drug taking is anti-social and undermines football’s accessibility. We welcome the use of Football Banning Orders for Class A drug related offences, but it is as yet unclear whether they provide an adequate deterrent against drug use, nor do they protect law-abiding fans, particularly families, from exposure to repeated and flagrant drug use.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response discusses the inability of police forces to recover the full cost of policing football matches and the legislative changes required for full cost recovery, which does not address the committee's conclusion regarding increasing Class A drug use at sporting events or their deterrence.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 8 March 2024. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗