Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee

Recommendation 23

23 Deferred

Update SGSA Green Guide to require better accessibility and inclusion in stadium design.

Recommendation
The Sports Ground Safety Authority, as the safety regulator of sports grounds in the UK, must do more promote the widening of accessibility and inclusion in stadium design. The SGSA’s current Green Guide, does not fairly promote accessibility and inclusion for all sports fans and the fundamental changes required should not be delayed until the next scheduled update of the Green Guide in 2028. The Sports Ground Safety Authority should bring forward an update to its Green Guide, including a requirement for new and redeveloped stadia to better accommodate all fans, including women and disabled people. (Paragraph 104) 36 Safety at major sporting events
Government Response Summary
The government stated that any changes to the Green Guide or its update schedule, including promoting accessibility in stadium design, are matters for the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA).
Government Response Deferred
HM Government Deferred
The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) is the industry’s expert-led guidance on spectator safety at sports grounds. Any changes to scheduled updates to this guidance would in the first instance be a matter for the SGSA.