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Football Governance Act 2025
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· 2025-07-21
2025-12-12
Football Governance Act 2025
Changes on 2025-12-12
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- (2) For that purpose—
- (a) [Part 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/2/2025-11-01) establishes the Independent Football Regulator (referred to in this Act as “*the IFR*”) and makes provision about the exercise of its functions;
- (b) [Part 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/3/2025-11-01) makes provision for the IFR to grant operating licences to football clubs;
- (c) [Part 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/4/2025-11-01) provides for the IFR to make determinations about whether persons are suitable to be owners or officers of football clubs;
- (d) [Part 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/5/2025-11-01) imposes various duties on football clubs, the owners and officers of football clubs and the organisers of football competitions;
- (e) [Part 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-11-01) provides a mechanism whereby the IFR can make an order requiring the organiser of a football competition to distribute revenue received by that organiser;
- (f) Parts [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/7/2025-11-01) and [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) make provision about the investigation and enforcement powers of the IFR;
- (g) [Part 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/9/2025-11-01) makes provision about reviews of and appeals from decisions of the IFR;
- (h) [Part 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/10/2025-11-01) makes general provision, including about the disclosure of information by and to the IFR.
- (a) [Part 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/2/2025-12-12) establishes the Independent Football Regulator (referred to in this Act as “*the IFR*”) and makes provision about the exercise of its functions;
- (b) [Part 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/3/2025-12-12) makes provision for the IFR to grant operating licences to football clubs;
- (c) [Part 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/4/2025-12-12) provides for the IFR to make determinations about whether persons are suitable to be owners or officers of football clubs;
- (d) [Part 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/5/2025-12-12) imposes various duties on football clubs, the owners and officers of football clubs and the organisers of football competitions;
- (e) [Part 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-12-12) provides a mechanism whereby the IFR can make an order requiring the organiser of a football competition to distribute revenue received by that organiser;
- (f) Parts [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/7/2025-12-12) and [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) make provision about the investigation and enforcement powers of the IFR;
- (g) [Part 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/9/2025-12-12) makes provision about reviews of and appeals from decisions of the IFR;
- (h) [Part 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/10/2025-12-12) makes general provision, including about the disclosure of information by and to the IFR.
- (3) For the purposes of this section, English football is sustainable if it—
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- (b) continues to contribute to the economic or social well-being of the local communities with which regulated clubs are associated.
- (4) For the meanings of “English football”, “regulated club” and for other key terms used in this Act, see [section 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/2025-11-01).
- (4) For the meanings of “English football”, “regulated club” and for other key terms used in this Act, see [section 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/2025-12-12).
#### Key definitions
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- “*licensed club*” means a club that holds an operating licence;
- “*operating licence*” means a provisional operating licence or a full operating licence (see [section 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/15/2025-11-01));
- “*operating licence*” means a provisional operating licence or a full operating licence (see [section 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/15/2025-12-12));
- “*regulated club*” means a club that operates a relevant team (whether or not the club is a licensed club);
- “*relevant team*” means a team that is entered into, is a member of, or participates in a specified competition;
- “*specified competition*” means a competition specified in regulations under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-11-01);
- “*specified competition*” means a competition specified in regulations under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-12-12);
- “*specified competition organiser*” means a body that organises a specified competition;
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- (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations specify a competition; but the Secretary of State may not specify a competition unless the teams that are entered into it, or that are members of it, or that participate in it are exclusively or predominantly English teams.
- (4) For the purposes of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-11-01), a team is an “English team” if the ground at which the team customarily plays its home matches is in England.
- (5) Before making regulations under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-11-01) the Secretary of State—
- (4) For the purposes of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-12-12), a team is an “English team” if the ground at which the team customarily plays its home matches is in England.
- (5) Before making regulations under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-12-12) the Secretary of State—
- (a) must assess whether it would be appropriate to exercise the power and, if so, how,
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- (c) must publish and lay before Parliament a report on the outcome of the assessment.
- (6) [Subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/5/2025-11-01) does not apply in respect of the first regulations made under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-11-01).
- (7) Sections [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/3/2025-11-01), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2025-11-01), [26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/26/2025-11-01), [56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2025-11-01), [67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/67/2025-11-01) and [92](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/2025-11-01) define other terms used in this Act.
- (6) [Subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/5/2025-12-12) does not apply in respect of the first regulations made under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-12-12).
- (7) Sections [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/3/2025-12-12), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2025-12-12), [26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/26/2025-12-12), [56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2025-12-12), [67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/67/2025-12-12) and [92](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/2025-12-12) define other terms used in this Act.
#### Meaning of “owner” etc
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- (1) In this Act, references to an “owner” of a club are to be construed in accordance with [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-11-01).
- (1) In this Act, references to an “owner” of a club are to be construed in accordance with [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-12-12).
- (2) For the purposes of this Act, a club’s “ultimate owner” is—
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- (2) For the purposes of this Act, a person is also an “officer” of a club if the person—
- (a) purports to act as an officer of the club (within the meaning of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/1/2025-11-01)), or
- (b) is a person in accordance with whose directions, instructions, guidance or advice an officer of the club (within the meaning of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/1/2025-11-01) or paragraph [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/a/2025-11-01)) is accustomed to act.
- (3) But a person is not to be regarded as an officer of a club by virtue of [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/b/2025-11-01) by reason only that an officer of the club (within the meaning of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/1/2025-11-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/a/2025-11-01)) acts—
- (a) purports to act as an officer of the club (within the meaning of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/1/2025-12-12)), or
- (b) is a person in accordance with whose directions, instructions, guidance or advice an officer of the club (within the meaning of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/1/2025-12-12) or paragraph [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/a/2025-12-12)) is accustomed to act.
- (3) But a person is not to be regarded as an officer of a club by virtue of [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/b/2025-12-12) by reason only that an officer of the club (within the meaning of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/1/2025-12-12) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/2/a/2025-12-12)) acts—
- (a) on advice given by that person in a professional capacity;
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- (ii) those aspects are such that the way in which they are managed could give rise to serious consequences for the club;
- (b) the reference in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/5/a/2025-11-01)[(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/5/a/i/2025-11-01) to managing one or more aspects of a club’s affairs includes taking, or participating in the taking of, decisions about how one or more aspects of those affairs should be carried on.
- (b) the reference in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/5/a/2025-12-12)[(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/4/5/a/i/2025-12-12) to managing one or more aspects of a club’s affairs includes taking, or participating in the taking of, decisions about how one or more aspects of those affairs should be carried on.
- (6) In this section, “*specified*” means specified by the IFR in rules.
- (7) This section is subject to [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-11-01)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/9/2025-11-01) (persons appointed as officers by the IFR not to be treated as officers for the purposes of this Act).
- (7) This section is subject to [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-12-12)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/9/2025-12-12) (persons appointed as officers by the IFR not to be treated as officers for the purposes of this Act).
## Part 2 — The Independent Football Regulator
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- (1) A body corporate called the Independent Football Regulator is established.
- (2) [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-11-01) contains further provision about the IFR.
- (2) [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-12-12) contains further provision about the IFR.
#### The IFR’s objectives
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- (1) The IFR must, so far as reasonably practicable, exercise its functions under this Act in a way that—
- (a) is compatible with the purpose of this Act (see [section 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/1/2025-11-01)), and
- (b) advances one or more of the IFR’s objectives (see [section 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/6/2025-11-01)).
- (a) is compatible with the purpose of this Act (see [section 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/1/2025-12-12)), and
- (b) advances one or more of the IFR’s objectives (see [section 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/6/2025-12-12)).
- (2) The IFR must have regard to the desirability of exercising those functions in a way that avoids any—
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- (3) In exercising those functions, the IFR must also have regard to the following (so far as they are relevant to the exercise of those functions)—
- (a) its regulatory principles (see [section 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/8/2025-11-01));
- (b) its most recent state of the game report (see [section 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/2025-11-01));
- (c) the most recent football governance statement published by the Secretary of State (see [section 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/11/2025-11-01));
- (d) any guidance published by it (see [section 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/12/2025-11-01));
- (e) any guidance published by the Secretary of State (see [section 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/13/2025-11-01)).
- (a) its regulatory principles (see [section 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/8/2025-12-12));
- (b) its most recent state of the game report (see [section 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/2025-12-12));
- (c) the most recent football governance statement published by the Secretary of State (see [section 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/11/2025-12-12));
- (d) any guidance published by it (see [section 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/12/2025-12-12));
- (e) any guidance published by the Secretary of State (see [section 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/13/2025-12-12)).
- (4) The IFR must keep under review the extent to which persons are complying with obligations imposed on them under or by virtue of this Act.
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##### 9
[Schedule 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/3/2025-11-01) contains provision about schemes for the transfer of staff and property, rights and liabilities to the IFR.
[Schedule 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/3/2025-12-12) contains provision about schemes for the transfer of staff and property, rights and liabilities to the IFR.
### Reports, statements and guidance
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- (c) information about any other matters relating to the state of English football, so far as relevant to the exercise of the IFR’s functions under this Act, that the IFR considers appropriate.
- (3) The first state of the game report must be published as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event no later than the end of the period of 18 months beginning with the day on which the first regulations made under [section 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-11-01) come into force.
- (3) The first state of the game report must be published as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event no later than the end of the period of 18 months beginning with the day on which the first regulations made under [section 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-12-12) come into force.
- (4) Each subsequent state of the game report must be published before the end of the period of five years beginning with the day on which the previous report is published.
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##### 12
- (1) The IFR must prepare guidance about the exercise of its functions under [sections 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/2025-11-01) to [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/25/2025-11-01) (discretionary licence conditions).
- (2) Guidance prepared under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/12/1/2025-11-01) must include a statement of the outcomes the IFR expects or seeks to achieve in exercising those functions.
- (1) The IFR must prepare guidance about the exercise of its functions under [sections 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/2025-12-12) to [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/25/2025-12-12) (discretionary licence conditions).
- (2) Guidance prepared under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/12/1/2025-12-12) must include a statement of the outcomes the IFR expects or seeks to achieve in exercising those functions.
- (3) The IFR may prepare guidance about any of its other functions under this Act.
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- (4) The IFR may, in accordance with the provisions of this Part—
- (a) grant a provisional operating licence to a club that applies for one under [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-11-01);
- (b) grant a full operating licence to a club that holds a provisional operating licence (see [section 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2025-11-01)).
- (a) grant a provisional operating licence to a club that applies for one under [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-12-12);
- (b) grant a full operating licence to a club that holds a provisional operating licence (see [section 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2025-12-12)).
- (5) An operating licence must specify—
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- (b) each relevant team operated by the club,
- (c) the conditions attached to the licence by the IFR under [section 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/20/2025-11-01),
- (d) any conditions attached to the licence by the IFR under [section 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/2025-11-01), and
- (c) the conditions attached to the licence by the IFR under [section 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/20/2025-12-12),
- (d) any conditions attached to the licence by the IFR under [section 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/2025-12-12), and
- (e) such other information as may be specified by the IFR in rules.
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- (3) An application must be accompanied by—
- (a) a personnel statement (see [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/4/2025-11-01)) and a statement explaining why the club considers the personnel statement to be accurate,
- (b) a strategic business plan (see [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/5/2025-11-01)), and
- (a) a personnel statement (see [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/4/2025-12-12)) and a statement explaining why the club considers the personnel statement to be accurate,
- (b) a strategic business plan (see [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/5/2025-12-12)), and
- (c) such other information and documents as may be specified by the IFR in rules.
@@ -449,7 +449,7 @@
- (b) such other information as may be specified by the IFR in rules.
- (6) For the purposes of [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/5/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/5/a/2025-11-01), the “*relevant period*” means the period—
- (6) For the purposes of [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/5/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/5/a/2025-12-12), the “*relevant period*” means the period—
- (a) beginning with the day on which the application under this section is made, and
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##### 17
- (1) This section applies where a club applies for a provisional operating licence under [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-11-01).
- (1) This section applies where a club applies for a provisional operating licence under [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-12-12).
- (2) The IFR must grant the club a provisional operating licence if it is satisfied that the club would—
- (a) operate a relevant team,
- (b) comply with the mandatory licence conditions (see [section 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/20/2025-11-01)), and
- (c) comply with sections [45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-11-01) to [53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-11-01) (duties on clubs).
- (b) comply with the mandatory licence conditions (see [section 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/20/2025-12-12)), and
- (c) comply with sections [45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-12-12) to [53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-12-12) (duties on clubs).
- (3) The IFR—
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- (b) must notify the club of the grant of the licence.
- (4) If the IFR is not satisfied of the matters in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/2/2025-11-01), it must give the club a notice—
- (4) If the IFR is not satisfied of the matters in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/2/2025-12-12), it must give the club a notice—
- (a) stating that it proposes to refuse to grant the provisional operating licence,
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- (5) The period specified in the notice for making representations must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.
- (6) After complying with [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/4/2025-11-01), the IFR must—
- (6) After complying with [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/4/2025-12-12), the IFR must—
- (a) grant the provisional operating licence and notify the club of the grant, or
- (b) refuse to grant the licence and notify the club of the refusal, giving reasons for it.
- (7) The IFR may not grant a club a provisional operating licence under this section except as mentioned in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/2/2025-11-01).
- (8) Where the IFR grants a club a provisional operating licence under this section the IFR must specify in the notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/3/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/3/b/2025-11-01) or [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/6/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/6/a/2025-11-01) (as the case may be) the day on which the licence comes into force, which may not be before the day on which the club operates a relevant team.
- (7) The IFR may not grant a club a provisional operating licence under this section except as mentioned in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/2/2025-12-12).
- (8) Where the IFR grants a club a provisional operating licence under this section the IFR must specify in the notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/3/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/3/b/2025-12-12) or [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/6/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/6/a/2025-12-12) (as the case may be) the day on which the licence comes into force, which may not be before the day on which the club operates a relevant team.
- (9) The IFR must specify in rules—
@@ -513,9 +513,9 @@
- (1) Where a club holds a provisional operating licence, the IFR must decide whether to grant the club a full operating licence—
- (a) before the end of the period specified by virtue of [section 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/3/a/2025-11-01), or
- (b) if applicable, before the end of the further period specified by virtue of [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/b/2025-11-01).
- (a) before the end of the period specified by virtue of [section 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/3/a/2025-12-12), or
- (b) if applicable, before the end of the further period specified by virtue of [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/b/2025-12-12).
- (2) The IFR—
@@ -529,11 +529,11 @@
- (i) is operating a relevant team,
- (ii) meets the threshold requirements set out in [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01), and
- (iii) complies and would continue to comply with the mandatory licence conditions (see [section 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/20/2025-11-01)) and [sections 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-11-01) to [53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-11-01) (duties on clubs), and
- (b) the IFR has not determined, and is not treated as having determined, under [Part 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/4/2025-11-01) that any person who is an owner or officer of the club is not suitable to be an owner or officer of the club.
- (ii) meets the threshold requirements set out in [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12), and
- (iii) complies and would continue to comply with the mandatory licence conditions (see [section 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/20/2025-12-12)) and [sections 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-12-12) to [53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-12-12) (duties on clubs), and
- (b) the IFR has not determined, and is not treated as having determined, under [Part 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/4/2025-12-12) that any person who is an owner or officer of the club is not suitable to be an owner or officer of the club.
- (4) If the IFR considers that the full licence test is not met in relation to the club, the IFR must give the club a notice—
@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@
- (i) refuse to grant the full operating licence, and
- (ii) take action under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/b/2025-11-01) or [section 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/2025-11-01),
- (ii) take action under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/b/2025-12-12) or [section 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/2025-12-12),
- (b) explaining why it proposes to take such action,
@@ -551,19 +551,19 @@
and must have regard to any representations which are duly made.
- (5) The period specified by virtue of [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/4/2025-11-01)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/4/d/2025-11-01) must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/4/2025-11-01) is given.
- (6) Subject to [section 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/2025-11-01), after complying with [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/4/2025-11-01) the IFR must—
- (5) The period specified by virtue of [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/4/2025-12-12)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/17/4/d/2025-12-12) must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/4/2025-12-12) is given.
- (6) Subject to [section 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/2025-12-12), after complying with [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/4/2025-12-12) the IFR must—
- (a) where the IFR considers that the full licence test is met in relation to the club, grant the club a full operating licence and notify the club of the grant, or
- (b) where the IFR considers that the full licence test would be met in relation to the club within a reasonable period if more time is given for the test to be met, specify a further period for which the club’s provisional operating licence is to have effect.
- (7) A further period specified by virtue of [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/b/2025-11-01) must be such period as the IFR considers sufficient to enable the full licence test to be met in relation to the club.
- (7) A further period specified by virtue of [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/b/2025-12-12) must be such period as the IFR considers sufficient to enable the full licence test to be met in relation to the club.
- (8) The IFR may not grant a club a full operating licence under this section other than where it considers that the full licence test is met in relation to the club.
- (9) Where the IFR grants a club a full operating licence under this section the IFR must specify in the notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2/b/2025-11-01) or [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/a/2025-11-01) (as the case may be) the day on which the licence comes into force, at which time the club’s provisional operating licence ceases to have effect.
- (9) Where the IFR grants a club a full operating licence under this section the IFR must specify in the notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2/b/2025-12-12) or [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/a/2025-12-12) (as the case may be) the day on which the licence comes into force, at which time the club’s provisional operating licence ceases to have effect.
#### Revocation and cessation of operating licence
@@ -571,7 +571,7 @@
- (1) The IFR may revoke a club’s provisional operating licence if—
- (a) the full licence test (as defined in [section 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/3/2025-11-01)) is not met in relation to the club, and
- (a) the full licence test (as defined in [section 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/3/2025-12-12)) is not met in relation to the club, and
- (b) the IFR considers that—
@@ -579,17 +579,17 @@
- (ii) there is no reasonable prospect of the test being met in relation to the club within a reasonable period even if the club were given more time for the test to be met.
- (2) For the purposes of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/1/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/1/b/2025-11-01)[(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/1/b/i/2025-11-01), a club’s failure is persistent if the failure has occurred on a sufficient number of occasions for it to be clear that it represents a pattern of behaviour or practice.
- (3) Where the IFR revokes a club’s provisional operating licence under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/1/2025-11-01) the IFR must give the club a notice—
- (2) For the purposes of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/1/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/1/b/2025-12-12)[(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/1/b/i/2025-12-12), a club’s failure is persistent if the failure has occurred on a sufficient number of occasions for it to be clear that it represents a pattern of behaviour or practice.
- (3) Where the IFR revokes a club’s provisional operating licence under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/1/2025-12-12) the IFR must give the club a notice—
- (a) stating that it is revoking the club’s provisional operating licence from a date specified in the notice, and
- (b) explaining why it is revoking the club’s licence.
- (4) Where a notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/3/2025-11-01) is given during a football season, the date specified for the purposes of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/3/a/2025-11-01) may not be a date before the end of that season.
- (5) See [paragraphs 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/8/2025-11-01) and [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) for further provision about the circumstances in which the IFR can revoke a club’s operating licence.
- (4) Where a notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/3/2025-12-12) is given during a football season, the date specified for the purposes of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/3/a/2025-12-12) may not be a date before the end of that season.
- (5) See [paragraphs 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/8/2025-12-12) and [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) for further provision about the circumstances in which the IFR can revoke a club’s operating licence.
- (6) An operating licence ceases to have effect if the club holding the licence ceases to operate a relevant team.
@@ -599,7 +599,7 @@
##### 20
[Schedule 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/2025-11-01)—
[Schedule 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/2025-12-12)—
- (a) sets out the licence conditions (referred to in this Act as the “mandatory licence conditions”) that the IFR must attach to each club’s operating licence, and
@@ -611,11 +611,11 @@
- (1) The IFR may attach licence conditions other than mandatory licence conditions to a club’s operating licence.
- (2) A condition attached under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/1/2025-11-01) is referred to in this Act as a “discretionary licence condition”.
- (2) A condition attached under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/1/2025-12-12) is referred to in this Act as a “discretionary licence condition”.
- (3) The IFR may attach a discretionary licence condition to an operating licence only if the IFR is satisfied that compliance with the condition would—
- (a) in the case of a provisional operating licence, ensure that the club will meet, or contribute towards the club meeting, the threshold requirements set out in [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01) before the end of the period for which the provisional operating licence has effect;
- (a) in the case of a provisional operating licence, ensure that the club will meet, or contribute towards the club meeting, the threshold requirements set out in [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12) before the end of the period for which the provisional operating licence has effect;
- (b) in the case of a full operating licence—
@@ -635,9 +635,9 @@
- (ii) there has been a material change in circumstances affecting the club since the condition was attached to the operating licence or previously varied, and
- (b) the condition as varied meets a requirement in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/3/2025-11-01).
- (5) [Subsections (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/3/2025-11-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/4/2025-11-01) are subject to [sections 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/2025-11-01) to [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/25/2025-11-01).
- (b) the condition as varied meets a requirement in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/3/2025-12-12).
- (5) [Subsections (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/3/2025-12-12) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/4/2025-12-12) are subject to [sections 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/2025-12-12) to [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/25/2025-12-12).
- (6) The IFR must—
@@ -647,7 +647,7 @@
- (7) A club may apply to the IFR for the variation or removal of a discretionary licence condition.
- (8) An application under [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/7/2025-11-01) must explain why the variation or removal is sought.
- (8) An application under [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/7/2025-12-12) must explain why the variation or removal is sought.
- (9) Where a discretionary licence condition is attached to an operating licence, varied or removed, the IFR must specify in the licence the time from which the attached condition, variation or removal has effect.
@@ -655,7 +655,7 @@
##### 22
- (1) A discretionary licence condition relating to the financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/2/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01)) may only—
- (1) A discretionary licence condition relating to the financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/2/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12)) may only—
- (a) relate to debt management,
@@ -665,7 +665,7 @@
- (d) restrict the club’s ability to accept or receive funding which the IFR reasonably suspects to be connected to serious criminal conduct.
- (2) A discretionary licence condition relating to the non-financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01)) may only relate to—
- (2) A discretionary licence condition relating to the non-financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12)) may only relate to—
- (a) internal controls,
@@ -681,15 +681,15 @@
- (c) restrict the club’s overall expenditure.
- (4) A discretionary licence condition attached in reliance on [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/1/2025-11-01)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/1/c/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/3/2025-11-01)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/3/c/2025-11-01) may not impose restrictions on expenditure of a particular kind or a particular transaction.
- (5) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/1/2025-11-01), [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/2/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/3/2025-11-01) to add, vary or remove an item.
- (6) The Secretary of State may make regulations under [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/5/2025-11-01) only if requested in writing to do so by the IFR.
- (7) A request under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/6/2025-11-01) must explain why the IFR considers that the making of regulations under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/2025-11-01) is compatible with the purpose of this Act.
- (8) Before submitting a request under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/6/2025-11-01), the IFR must consult—
- (4) A discretionary licence condition attached in reliance on [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/1/2025-12-12)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/1/c/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/3/2025-12-12)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/3/c/2025-12-12) may not impose restrictions on expenditure of a particular kind or a particular transaction.
- (5) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/1/2025-12-12), [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/2/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/3/2025-12-12) to add, vary or remove an item.
- (6) The Secretary of State may make regulations under [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/5/2025-12-12) only if requested in writing to do so by the IFR.
- (7) A request under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/6/2025-12-12) must explain why the IFR considers that the making of regulations under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/2025-12-12) is compatible with the purpose of this Act.
- (8) Before submitting a request under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/6/2025-12-12), the IFR must consult—
- (a) all regulated clubs,
@@ -733,11 +733,11 @@
- (a) have regard to any representations which are duly made, and
- (b) where the specified competition organiser gives a commitment mentioned in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/2025-11-01)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/ii/2025-11-01) within the period specified in the notice, consider whether to accept that commitment.
- (b) where the specified competition organiser gives a commitment mentioned in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/2025-12-12)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/ii/2025-12-12) within the period specified in the notice, consider whether to accept that commitment.
- (6) This section does not apply where—
- (a) a club applies for a variation under [section 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/2025-11-01)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/7/2025-11-01), or
- (a) a club applies for a variation under [section 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/2025-12-12)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/7/2025-12-12), or
- (b) the IFR considers that compliance with this section would jeopardise, or risk jeopardising, the IFR’s ability to advance one or more of its objectives.
@@ -745,7 +745,7 @@
##### 24
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/2025-11-01) applies where a specified competition organiser gives a commitment mentioned in [section 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/2025-11-01)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/ii/2025-11-01) (commitment to take action in lieu of the proposed condition or variation).
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/2025-12-12) applies where a specified competition organiser gives a commitment mentioned in [section 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/2025-12-12)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/ii/2025-12-12) (commitment to take action in lieu of the proposed condition or variation).
- (2) The IFR may accept the commitment if it considers that—
@@ -765,7 +765,7 @@
- (b) may without further notice attach the proposed discretionary licence condition or make the proposed variation.
- (5) The IFR may, from time to time, accept from a specified competition organiser a variation to a commitment accepted under this section, provided that the IFR considers that the commitment as varied would still meet the requirements in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/2/2025-11-01).
- (5) The IFR may, from time to time, accept from a specified competition organiser a variation to a commitment accepted under this section, provided that the IFR considers that the commitment as varied would still meet the requirements in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/2/2025-12-12).
- (6) The IFR may release a specified competition organiser from a commitment accepted under this section where it considers that—
@@ -775,13 +775,13 @@
- (c) the specified competition organiser has failed to comply with the commitment.
- (7) Where, under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/6/b/2025-11-01) or [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/6/c/2025-11-01), the IFR releases a specified competition organiser from a commitment accepted under this section, the IFR may—
- (7) Where, under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/6/b/2025-12-12) or [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/6/c/2025-12-12), the IFR releases a specified competition organiser from a commitment accepted under this section, the IFR may—
- (a) without further notice attach the proposed discretionary licence condition or make the proposed variation, or
- (b) attach an alternative discretionary licence condition or make an alternative variation to a discretionary licence condition.
- (8) Before attaching an alternative discretionary licence condition or making an alternative variation by virtue of [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/7/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/7/b/2025-11-01), the IFR must give the club a notice that—
- (8) Before attaching an alternative discretionary licence condition or making an alternative variation by virtue of [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/7/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/7/b/2025-12-12), the IFR must give the club a notice that—
- (a) notifies the club about the proposed alternative condition or variation,
@@ -795,9 +795,9 @@
- (10) A commitment accepted by the IFR under this section—
- (a) comes into force on the day specified in the notice given to the specified competition organiser under [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/6/2025-11-01), and
- (b) ceases to have effect if the specified competition organiser is released from the commitment under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/6/2025-11-01).
- (a) comes into force on the day specified in the notice given to the specified competition organiser under [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/6/2025-12-12), and
- (b) ceases to have effect if the specified competition organiser is released from the commitment under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/6/2025-12-12).
- (11) The fact that a commitment accepted under this section ceases to have effect does not affect the exercise of any functions in relation to a failure, or possible failure, to comply with the commitment.
@@ -807,9 +807,9 @@
- (b) whether a specified competition organiser should be released from a commitment under this section (including whether to release a specified competition organiser from a commitment and attach or vary a discretionary licence condition to an operating licence instead), and
- (c) whether to take action in accordance with [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) in respect of a specified competition organiser which fails to comply with a commitment.
- (13) [Schedule 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/6/2025-11-01) makes further provision about commitments mentioned in [section 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/2025-11-01)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/ii/2025-11-01).
- (c) whether to take action in accordance with [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) in respect of a specified competition organiser which fails to comply with a commitment.
- (13) [Schedule 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/6/2025-12-12) makes further provision about commitments mentioned in [section 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/2025-12-12)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/3/c/ii/2025-12-12).
#### Procedure for attaching or varying other discretionary licence conditions
@@ -817,9 +817,9 @@
- (1) This section applies to a discretionary licence condition relating to—
- (a) the non-financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01)), or
- (b) the fan engagement threshold requirement (see [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01)).
- (a) the non-financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12)), or
- (b) the fan engagement threshold requirement (see [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12)).
- (2) Before attaching or varying a discretionary licence condition to which this section applies, the IFR must give the club a notice that—
@@ -835,7 +835,7 @@
- (4) This section does not apply where—
- (a) a club applies for a variation under [section 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/2025-11-01)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/7/2025-11-01), or
- (a) a club applies for a variation under [section 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/2025-12-12)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/21/7/2025-12-12), or
- (b) the IFR considers that compliance with this section would jeopardise, or risk jeopardising, the IFR’s ability to advance one or more of its objectives.
@@ -847,7 +847,7 @@
##### 26
- (1) [This Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/4/2025-11-01) makes provision—
- (1) [This Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/4/2025-12-12) makes provision—
- (a) requiring notices to be given to the IFR before a person becomes an owner or officer of a regulated club, or where there is a change of circumstances relating to a person’s role as an owner or officer of a regulated club,
@@ -855,17 +855,17 @@
- (c) for action that may or must be taken by the IFR where it determines or is treated as having determined that a person is not suitable to be an owner or officer of a regulated club.
- (2) Sections [27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-11-01) to [32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/2025-11-01) deal with notifications by, and determinations relating to, prospective owners and officers of clubs.
- (3) Sections [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2025-11-01) to [36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/36/2025-11-01)—
- (2) Sections [27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-12-12) to [32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/2025-12-12) deal with notifications by, and determinations relating to, prospective owners and officers of clubs.
- (3) Sections [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2025-12-12) to [36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/36/2025-12-12)—
- (a) deal with notifications by incumbent owners and officers, and
- (b) confer a power on the IFR to make determinations relating to the suitability of incumbent owners and officers to continue in their role.
- (4) Section [37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/2025-11-01) contains provision about matters to which the IFR must have regard in making determinations under this Part.
- (5) Sections [38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-11-01) to [44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/44/2025-11-01) make provision about the action that the IFR may or must take where it determines, or is treated as having determined, that a person is not suitable to be an owner or officer of a regulated club, which may include—
- (4) Section [37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/2025-12-12) contains provision about matters to which the IFR must have regard in making determinations under this Part.
- (5) Sections [38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-12-12) to [44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/44/2025-12-12) make provision about the action that the IFR may or must take where it determines, or is treated as having determined, that a person is not suitable to be an owner or officer of a regulated club, which may include—
- (a) making an order disqualifying the person from being an owner or officer of a club;
@@ -873,7 +873,7 @@
- (c) making an order removing the person as an owner of a club.
- (6) Subsections [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/26/7/2025-11-01) and [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/26/8/2025-11-01) apply for the purposes of this Part.
- (6) Subsections [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/26/7/2025-12-12) and [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/26/8/2025-12-12) apply for the purposes of this Part.
- (7) An individual meets the “individual ownership fitness criteria” if the individual—
@@ -919,9 +919,9 @@
- (4) In this section—
- (a) references to a prospective owner are to a person who is the subject of a notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/1/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/a/2025-11-01);
- (b) references to a prospective officer are to an individual who is the subject of a notification under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/b/2025-11-01).
- (a) references to a prospective owner are to a person who is the subject of a notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/1/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/a/2025-12-12);
- (b) references to a prospective officer are to an individual who is the subject of a notification under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/b/2025-12-12).
- (5) A notification under this section must—
@@ -935,13 +935,13 @@
- (ii) any senior management functions to be carried out by them.
- (6) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/1/2025-11-01), [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/2025-11-01) must be given—
- (6) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/1/2025-12-12), [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/3/2025-12-12) must be given—
- (a) as soon as reasonably practicable after the duty under that subsection arises, and
- (b) before the prospective owner or officer becomes an owner or officer of the club.
- (7) Where a notification under this section is not given by the time mentioned in [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/6/b/2025-11-01), the person or individual who, or club which, should have given the notification must notify the IFR of the fact that (as the case may be)—
- (7) Where a notification under this section is not given by the time mentioned in [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/6/b/2025-12-12), the person or individual who, or club which, should have given the notification must notify the IFR of the fact that (as the case may be)—
- (a) the person has become an owner of the club, or
@@ -955,7 +955,7 @@
- (1) A person may not become an owner of a particular regulated club unless, on an application by the person to the IFR, the IFR determines that the person is suitable to be an owner of the club (an “affirmative determination”).
- (2) An application under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/1/2025-11-01) must be made in accordance with rules made by the IFR, which—
- (2) An application under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/1/2025-12-12) must be made in accordance with rules made by the IFR, which—
- (a) must require information about the following matters to be provided with an application—
@@ -971,9 +971,9 @@
- (c) may make provision about the manner and form in which an application is to be made.
- (3) Where an application is duly made under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/1/2025-11-01) by a registered society, the IFR must make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if the IFR considers that the applicant has sufficient financial resources.
- (4) Where an application is duly made under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/1/2025-11-01) by an individual, the IFR must make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if—
- (3) Where an application is duly made under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/1/2025-12-12) by a registered society, the IFR must make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if the IFR considers that the applicant has sufficient financial resources.
- (4) Where an application is duly made under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/1/2025-12-12) by an individual, the IFR must make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if—
- (a) the IFR considers that the applicant—
@@ -983,13 +983,13 @@
- (b) the IFR does not have grounds to suspect that the applicant has any source of wealth which is connected to serious criminal conduct.
- (5) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/3/2025-11-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/4/2025-11-01) are subject to [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/6/b/2025-11-01).
- (5) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/3/2025-12-12) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/4/2025-12-12) are subject to [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/6/b/2025-12-12).
- (6) The IFR—
- (a) may not make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant except as mentioned in subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/3/2025-11-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/4/2025-11-01);
- (b) must not make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-11-01) (disqualification from ownership) has effect in relation to the applicant.
- (a) may not make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant except as mentioned in subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/3/2025-12-12) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/4/2025-12-12);
- (b) must not make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-12-12) (disqualification from ownership) has effect in relation to the applicant.
- (7) If the IFR is not able to make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant, it must determine that the applicant is not suitable to be an owner of the club.
@@ -997,7 +997,7 @@
- (a) the person ceases to be an owner of the club, or
- (b) if earlier, the IFR gives the person a notice under [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-11-01)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/b/2025-11-01) in relation to the person’s suitability to be an owner of the club.
- (b) if earlier, the IFR gives the person a notice under [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-12-12)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/b/2025-12-12) in relation to the person’s suitability to be an owner of the club.
- (9) Where the IFR makes a determination under this section, the IFR must—
@@ -1011,21 +1011,21 @@
- (1) An individual may not become an officer of a particular regulated club unless, on an application by the individual to the IFR, the IFR determines that the individual is suitable to be an officer of the club (an “affirmative determination”).
- (2) An application under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/1/2025-11-01) must be made in accordance with rules made by the IFR, which may in particular include provision about—
- (2) An application under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/1/2025-12-12) must be made in accordance with rules made by the IFR, which may in particular include provision about—
- (a) the information to be provided with an application, and
- (b) the manner and form in which an application must be made.
- (3) Where an application under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/1/2025-11-01) is duly made, the IFR must make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if the IFR considers that the applicant meets the officer fitness criteria.
This is subject to [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/4/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/4/b/2025-11-01).
- (3) Where an application under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/1/2025-12-12) is duly made, the IFR must make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if the IFR considers that the applicant meets the officer fitness criteria.
This is subject to [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/4/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/4/b/2025-12-12).
- (4) The IFR—
- (a) may not make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant except as mentioned in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/3/2025-11-01);
- (b) must not make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-11-01) (disqualification from being an officer) has effect in relation to the applicant.
- (a) may not make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant except as mentioned in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/3/2025-12-12);
- (b) must not make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant if an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-12-12) (disqualification from being an officer) has effect in relation to the applicant.
- (5) If the IFR is not able to make an affirmative determination in respect of the applicant, it must determine that the applicant is not suitable to be an officer of the club.
@@ -1033,7 +1033,7 @@
- (a) the individual ceases to be an officer of the club, or
- (b) if earlier, the IFR gives the individual a notice under [section 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/5/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/5/b/2025-11-01) in relation to the individual’s suitability to be an officer of the club.
- (b) if earlier, the IFR gives the individual a notice under [section 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/5/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/5/b/2025-12-12) in relation to the individual’s suitability to be an officer of the club.
- (7) Where the IFR makes a determination under this section, the IFR must—
@@ -1045,67 +1045,67 @@
##### 30
- (1) Where the IFR becomes aware that a person has become an owner of a particular regulated club without the IFR having first determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) whether the person is suitable to be an owner of the club, the IFR must give the person—
- (a) a notice requiring the person to make an application under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) by the date specified in the notice, or
- (1) Where the IFR becomes aware that a person has become an owner of a particular regulated club without the IFR having first determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) whether the person is suitable to be an owner of the club, the IFR must give the person—
- (a) a notice requiring the person to make an application under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) by the date specified in the notice, or
- (b) a notice stating that the person is not suitable to be an owner of the club.
- (2) But if the person is subject to an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-11-01) (disqualification from ownership)—
- (a) [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-11-01) does not apply, and
- (2) But if the person is subject to an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-12-12) (disqualification from ownership)—
- (a) [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-12-12) does not apply, and
- (b) the IFR must give the person a notice stating that the person is not suitable to be an owner of the club.
- (3) Where the IFR becomes aware that an individual has become an officer of a particular regulated club without the IFR having first determined under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01) whether the individual is suitable to be an officer of the club, the IFR must give the individual—
- (a) a notice requiring the individual to make an application under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01) by the date specified in the notice, or
- (3) Where the IFR becomes aware that an individual has become an officer of a particular regulated club without the IFR having first determined under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12) whether the individual is suitable to be an officer of the club, the IFR must give the individual—
- (a) a notice requiring the individual to make an application under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12) by the date specified in the notice, or
- (b) a notice stating that the individual is not suitable to be an officer of the club.
- (4) But if the individual is subject to an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-11-01) (disqualification from being an officer)—
- (a) [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-11-01) does not apply, and
- (4) But if the individual is subject to an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-12-12) (disqualification from being an officer)—
- (a) [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-12-12) does not apply, and
- (b) the IFR must give the person a notice stating that the individual is not suitable to be an officer of the club.
- (5) Where the IFR has given a notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/a/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/a/2025-11-01) (“the initial notice”) to a person, the IFR may give the person a notice under [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/5/2025-11-01) (a “further notice”) stating that the initial notice is to be treated as if the date specified in it were a later date specified in the further notice.
- (6) The power conferred by [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/5/2025-11-01) may be exercised more than once.
- (7) Where a person to whom a notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/a/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/a/2025-11-01) was given fails to make the application required by the notice by the date specified (or treated as specified) in the notice, the IFR must—
- (a) in a [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/a/2025-11-01) case, give the person a notice stating that the person is not suitable to be an owner of the club;
- (b) in a [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/a/2025-11-01) case, give the individual a notice stating that the individual is not suitable to be an officer of the club.
- (5) Where the IFR has given a notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/a/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/a/2025-12-12) (“the initial notice”) to a person, the IFR may give the person a notice under [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/5/2025-12-12) (a “further notice”) stating that the initial notice is to be treated as if the date specified in it were a later date specified in the further notice.
- (6) The power conferred by [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/5/2025-12-12) may be exercised more than once.
- (7) Where a person to whom a notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/a/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/a/2025-12-12) was given fails to make the application required by the notice by the date specified (or treated as specified) in the notice, the IFR must—
- (a) in a [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/a/2025-12-12) case, give the person a notice stating that the person is not suitable to be an owner of the club;
- (b) in a [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/a/2025-12-12) case, give the individual a notice stating that the individual is not suitable to be an officer of the club.
- (8) Where—
- (a) a notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/b/2025-11-01), [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/2/b/2025-11-01) or [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/7/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/7/a/2025-11-01) is given to a person, the IFR is to be treated as having determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) that the person is not suitable to be an owner of the club in question;
- (b) a notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/b/2025-11-01), [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/4/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/4/b/2025-11-01) or [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/7/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/7/b/2025-11-01) is given to a person, the IFR is to be treated as having determined under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01) that the person is not suitable to be an officer of the club in question.
- (9) Where the IFR gives a notice under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/2025-11-01) to a person, it must give a copy of the notice to the club in question.
- (10) The IFR must publish notice of any determination it is treated by virtue of [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/8/2025-11-01) as having made under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01).
- (a) a notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/b/2025-12-12), [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/2/b/2025-12-12) or [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/7/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/7/a/2025-12-12) is given to a person, the IFR is to be treated as having determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) that the person is not suitable to be an owner of the club in question;
- (b) a notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/b/2025-12-12), [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/4/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/4/b/2025-12-12) or [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/7/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/7/b/2025-12-12) is given to a person, the IFR is to be treated as having determined under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12) that the person is not suitable to be an officer of the club in question.
- (9) Where the IFR gives a notice under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/2025-12-12) to a person, it must give a copy of the notice to the club in question.
- (10) The IFR must publish notice of any determination it is treated by virtue of [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/8/2025-12-12) as having made under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12).
#### Opportunity to make representations about proposed negative determinations
##### 31
- (1) If the IFR is minded to determine under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01) that a person is not suitable to be an owner or officer of a particular regulated club, the IFR must—
- (1) If the IFR is minded to determine under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12) that a person is not suitable to be an owner or officer of a particular regulated club, the IFR must—
- (a) give notice of that fact to the person and to the club, and
- (b) have regard to any representations made by the person or the club in accordance with the notice.
- (2) If the IFR is minded to give a notice under [section 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/b/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/b/2025-11-01) to a person, the IFR must—
- (2) If the IFR is minded to give a notice under [section 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/1/b/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/30/3/b/2025-12-12) to a person, the IFR must—
- (a) give notice of that fact to the person and to the regulated club of which the person is an owner or officer, and
- (b) have regard to any representations made by the person or the club in accordance with the notice.
- (3) A notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/31/1/2025-11-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/31/2/2025-11-01) must—
- (3) A notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/31/1/2025-12-12) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/31/2/2025-12-12) must—
- (a) explain why the IFR is minded to make the determination or (as the case may be) to give the notice,
@@ -1119,19 +1119,19 @@
##### 32
- (1) Where a person makes an application to the IFR under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01), the IFR must make a determination under that section in respect of the person before the end of the determination period.
- (1) Where a person makes an application to the IFR under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12), the IFR must make a determination under that section in respect of the person before the end of the determination period.
- (2) The determination period is—
- (a) the period specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this paragraph, or
- (b) in a case where the period mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/2/a/2025-11-01) is extended (or further extended) under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/3/2025-11-01), the period as so extended.
- (3) If the IFR considers that it cannot make a determination under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01) before the end of the determination period, it may (before the end of that period) give the person who made the application a notice extending the determination period for the period specified in the notice.
- (4) The power under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/3/2025-11-01) may be exercised more than once; but the determination period may not be extended so that it exceeds the period specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/3/2025-11-01).
- (5) If the IFR does not make a determination under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01) in respect of a person before the end of the determination period, the IFR is to be treated on the expiry of that period as having determined under that section that the person is not suitable to be an owner or officer of the club (as the case may be).
- (b) in a case where the period mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/2/a/2025-12-12) is extended (or further extended) under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/3/2025-12-12), the period as so extended.
- (3) If the IFR considers that it cannot make a determination under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12) before the end of the determination period, it may (before the end of that period) give the person who made the application a notice extending the determination period for the period specified in the notice.
- (4) The power under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/3/2025-12-12) may be exercised more than once; but the determination period may not be extended so that it exceeds the period specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/3/2025-12-12).
- (5) If the IFR does not make a determination under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) or [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12) in respect of a person before the end of the determination period, the IFR is to be treated on the expiry of that period as having determined under that section that the person is not suitable to be an owner or officer of the club (as the case may be).
- (6) Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
@@ -1153,15 +1153,15 @@
- (c) explain why the person giving the notification considers that the change in circumstances is relevant to whether the owner or officer in question is suitable to be an owner or officer of the club.
- (4) A notification under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/1/2025-11-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2/2025-11-01) must be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the duty under that subsection arises.
- (4) A notification under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/1/2025-12-12) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2/2025-12-12) must be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the duty under that subsection arises.
#### Incumbent owners
##### 34
- (1) The IFR may determine whether an individual within [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/3/2025-11-01) meets the individual ownership fitness criteria if the IFR is in possession of information that gives it grounds for concern about whether the individual meets those criteria.
- (2) The IFR may determine whether an individual within [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/3/2025-11-01) has a source of wealth which is connected to serious criminal conduct if the IFR is in possession of information that gives it grounds to suspect that the individual does have such a source of wealth.
- (1) The IFR may determine whether an individual within [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/3/2025-12-12) meets the individual ownership fitness criteria if the IFR is in possession of information that gives it grounds for concern about whether the individual meets those criteria.
- (2) The IFR may determine whether an individual within [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/3/2025-12-12) has a source of wealth which is connected to serious criminal conduct if the IFR is in possession of information that gives it grounds to suspect that the individual does have such a source of wealth.
- (3) An individual is within this subsection if the individual is an owner of a particular regulated club and either—
@@ -1171,41 +1171,41 @@
- (ii) if later, the time when the club became a regulated club, or
- (b) a determination under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) that the individual is suitable to be an owner of the club has effect in relation to the individual.
- (4) Before making a determination under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/1/2025-11-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2/2025-11-01) in relation to an individual (“*P*”), the IFR must give notice to P and to the club of the fact that it proposes to make such a determination.
- (5) Where the only determination being made by the IFR is a determination under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/1/2025-11-01), if the IFR finds that P meets the individual ownership fitness criteria—
- (b) a determination under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) that the individual is suitable to be an owner of the club has effect in relation to the individual.
- (4) Before making a determination under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/1/2025-12-12) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2/2025-12-12) in relation to an individual (“*P*”), the IFR must give notice to P and to the club of the fact that it proposes to make such a determination.
- (5) Where the only determination being made by the IFR is a determination under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/1/2025-12-12), if the IFR finds that P meets the individual ownership fitness criteria—
- (a) the IFR must give notice of that finding to P and to the club, and
- (b) P may continue to be an owner of the club.
- (6) Where the only determination being made by the IFR is a determination under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2/2025-11-01), if the IFR finds that P does not have a source of wealth which is connected to serious criminal conduct—
- (6) Where the only determination being made by the IFR is a determination under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2/2025-12-12), if the IFR finds that P does not have a source of wealth which is connected to serious criminal conduct—
- (a) the IFR must give notice of that finding to P and to the club, and
- (b) P may continue to be an owner of the club.
- (7) The IFR may make the finding referred to in subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/6/2025-11-01) only if the IFR—
- (7) The IFR may make the finding referred to in subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/6/2025-12-12) only if the IFR—
- (a) has taken reasonable steps to establish whether P has any source of wealth which is connected to serious criminal conduct, and
- (b) is not satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that P has any such source of wealth.
- (8) Where determinations under both [subsections (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/1/2025-11-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2/2025-11-01) are being made by the IFR, if the IFR finds as mentioned in subsections [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/5/2025-11-01) and [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/6/2025-11-01)—
- (8) Where determinations under both [subsections (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/1/2025-12-12) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2/2025-12-12) are being made by the IFR, if the IFR finds as mentioned in subsections [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/5/2025-12-12) and [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/6/2025-12-12)—
- (a) the IFR must give notice of those findings to P and to the club, and
- (b) P may continue to be an owner of the club.
- (9) Subsection [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/2025-11-01) applies if—
- (a) in a case within subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/5/2025-11-01), the IFR does not make the finding mentioned in that subsection,
- (b) in a case within [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/6/2025-11-01), the IFR does not make the finding mentioned in that subsection, or
- (c) in a case within [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/8/2025-11-01), the IFR does not make both of the findings mentioned in subsections [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/5/2025-11-01) and [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/6/2025-11-01).
- (9) Subsection [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/2025-12-12) applies if—
- (a) in a case within subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/5/2025-12-12), the IFR does not make the finding mentioned in that subsection,
- (b) in a case within [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/6/2025-12-12), the IFR does not make the finding mentioned in that subsection, or
- (c) in a case within [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/8/2025-12-12), the IFR does not make both of the findings mentioned in subsections [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/5/2025-12-12) and [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/6/2025-12-12).
- (10) If this subsection applies—
@@ -1223,7 +1223,7 @@
##### 35
- (1) The IFR may determine whether an individual within [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2/2025-11-01) meets the officer fitness criteria if the IFR is in possession of information that gives it grounds for concern about whether the individual meets those criteria.
- (1) The IFR may determine whether an individual within [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2/2025-12-12) meets the officer fitness criteria if the IFR is in possession of information that gives it grounds for concern about whether the individual meets those criteria.
- (2) An individual is within this subsection if the individual is an officer of a particular regulated club and either—
@@ -1233,7 +1233,7 @@
- (ii) if later, the time when the club became a regulated club, or
- (b) a determination under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01) that the individual is suitable to be an officer of the club has effect in relation to the individual.
- (b) a determination under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12) that the individual is suitable to be an officer of the club has effect in relation to the individual.
- (3) Before determining under this section whether an individual (“*P*”) meets the officer fitness criteria, the IFR must give notice to P and to the club of the fact that it proposes to make such a determination.
@@ -1259,7 +1259,7 @@
##### 36
- (1) If the IFR is minded to make a negative finding under section [34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-11-01) or [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-11-01) in relation to an individual, the IFR must—
- (1) If the IFR is minded to make a negative finding under section [34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-12-12) or [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-12-12) in relation to an individual, the IFR must—
- (a) give notice of that fact to the individual and to the club, and
@@ -1267,13 +1267,13 @@
- (2) In this section, “*negative finding*” means—
- (a) in relation to a determination under [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/1/2025-11-01), a finding that the individual does not meet the individual ownership fitness criteria;
- (b) in relation to a determination under [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2/2025-11-01), a finding that the individual does have a source of wealth which is connected to serious criminal conduct;
- (c) in relation to a determination under [section 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/1/2025-11-01), a finding that the individual does not meet the officer fitness criteria.
- (3) A notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/36/1/2025-11-01) must—
- (a) in relation to a determination under [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/1/2025-12-12), a finding that the individual does not meet the individual ownership fitness criteria;
- (b) in relation to a determination under [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2/2025-12-12), a finding that the individual does have a source of wealth which is connected to serious criminal conduct;
- (c) in relation to a determination under [section 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/1/2025-12-12), a finding that the individual does not meet the officer fitness criteria.
- (3) A notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/36/1/2025-12-12) must—
- (a) explain why the IFR is minded to make the negative finding,
@@ -1327,9 +1327,9 @@
- (4) In determining for the purposes of this Part whether it considers that an individual has the requisite competence, the IFR must have regard to the individual’s qualifications, experience and training.
- (5) In making a determination referred to in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/2/2025-11-01), [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/3/2025-11-01) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/4/2025-11-01), the IFR may not have regard to any matter which is not referred to in that subsection (subject to [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/1/2025-11-01)).
- (6) Rules made under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/2/2025-11-01)[(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/2/g/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/3/2025-11-01)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/3/c/2025-11-01) must not have the effect of authorising the IFR to make a determination in relation to any matter based solely on the individual’s connection with the government of any country or territory.
- (5) In making a determination referred to in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/2/2025-12-12), [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/3/2025-12-12) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/4/2025-12-12), the IFR may not have regard to any matter which is not referred to in that subsection (subject to [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/1/2025-12-12)).
- (6) Rules made under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/2/2025-12-12)[(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/2/g/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/3/2025-12-12)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37/3/c/2025-12-12) must not have the effect of authorising the IFR to make a determination in relation to any matter based solely on the individual’s connection with the government of any country or territory.
- (7) In this section, “*serious offence*” means an offence specified, or falling within a description specified, in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Serious Crime Act 2007.
@@ -1343,7 +1343,7 @@
- (2) The IFR may make an order disqualifying a person from being an officer of any regulated club if under any provision of this Part the IFR determines, or is treated as having determined, that the person is not suitable to be an officer of a particular regulated club.
- (3) Before making an order made under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-11-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-11-01), the IFR must give a notice to the person to whom the order would relate, and to the particular club referred to in that subsection—
- (3) Before making an order made under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-12-12) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-12-12), the IFR must give a notice to the person to whom the order would relate, and to the particular club referred to in that subsection—
- (a) giving details of the fact that the IFR proposes to make the order,
@@ -1355,41 +1355,41 @@
and must have regard to any representations which are duly made.
- (4) The period for making representations must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/3/2025-11-01) is given.
- (4) The period for making representations must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/3/2025-12-12) is given.
- (5) As soon as reasonably practicable after the period for making representations has ended, the IFR must—
- (a) decide whether to make an order under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-11-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-11-01), and
- (a) decide whether to make an order under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-12-12) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-12-12), and
- (b) publish a notice of its decision, giving reasons for it.
- (6) An order under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-11-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-11-01) must set out the period for which the order has effect (which may be indefinite).
- (7) The IFR may revoke an order made under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-11-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-11-01).
- (6) An order under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-12-12) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-12-12) must set out the period for which the order has effect (which may be indefinite).
- (7) The IFR may revoke an order made under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/1/2025-12-12) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2/2025-12-12).
#### Removal directions: owners
##### 39
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-11-01) applies in relation to a person (“*P*”) who is an owner of a particular regulated club where—
- (a) the IFR has determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01), or is treated as having determined under [that section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01), that P is not suitable to be an owner of the club, or
- (b) the IFR is treated by virtue of [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-11-01)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/a/2025-11-01) as having determined that P is not suitable to be an owner of the club,
and “deemed determination” in [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-11-01) means a determination that the IFR is treated as having made as mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/1/a/2025-11-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/1/b/2025-11-01).
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-12-12) applies in relation to a person (“*P*”) who is an owner of a particular regulated club where—
- (a) the IFR has determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12), or is treated as having determined under [that section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12), that P is not suitable to be an owner of the club, or
- (b) the IFR is treated by virtue of [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-12-12)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/10/a/2025-12-12) as having determined that P is not suitable to be an owner of the club,
and “deemed determination” in [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-12-12) means a determination that the IFR is treated as having made as mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/1/a/2025-12-12) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/1/b/2025-12-12).
- (2) The IFR must give P a direction requiring P to take all reasonable steps to cease to be an owner of the club before the end of the removal period.
This is subject to [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/7/2025-11-01).
This is subject to [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/7/2025-12-12).
- (3) The removal period is—
- (a) the period specified in the direction, or
- (b) where the period mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/3/a/2025-11-01) is extended (or further extended) under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/4/2025-11-01), that period as so extended.
- (4) A direction given under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-11-01) in relation to P (“the first direction”) may be varied by a further direction so as to extend (or further extend) the period specified in the first direction.
- (b) where the period mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/3/a/2025-12-12) is extended (or further extended) under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/4/2025-12-12), that period as so extended.
- (4) A direction given under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-12-12) in relation to P (“the first direction”) may be varied by a further direction so as to extend (or further extend) the period specified in the first direction.
- (5) Before giving a direction under this section, the IFR must consult—
@@ -1399,27 +1399,27 @@
- (c) the specified competition organiser which organises a specified competition in relation to which a relevant team is operated by the club.
- (6) At the same time as giving a direction under this section to P, the IFR must give a notice to P and to the club including information about the possible consequences under [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/4/2025-11-01) and [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with the direction.
- (7) [Subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2/2025-11-01) does not apply in a case within [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/1/a/2025-11-01) if, before the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the applicable day, the IFR exercises its power to make an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01) in relation to P (ownership removal order).
- (8) For the purposes of [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/7/2025-11-01), the applicable day is (subject to [subsections (9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/9/2025-11-01) and [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/10/2025-11-01)) the day on which the IFR publishes—
- (a) its determination under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) in relation to P, or
- (b) notice of its deemed determination under [that section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) in relation to P,
- (6) At the same time as giving a direction under this section to P, the IFR must give a notice to P and to the club including information about the possible consequences under [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/4/2025-12-12) and [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with the direction.
- (7) [Subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2/2025-12-12) does not apply in a case within [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/1/a/2025-12-12) if, before the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the applicable day, the IFR exercises its power to make an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12) in relation to P (ownership removal order).
- (8) For the purposes of [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/7/2025-12-12), the applicable day is (subject to [subsections (9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/9/2025-12-12) and [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/10/2025-12-12)) the day on which the IFR publishes—
- (a) its determination under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) in relation to P, or
- (b) notice of its deemed determination under [that section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) in relation to P,
as the case may be.
- (9) Where the determination or deemed determination is subject to a review requested under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01), the applicable day is the day on which the IFR publishes—
- (a) the applicable reviewer’s decision under [section 83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/2025-11-01), or
- (b) the decision that the applicable reviewer is treated as having made under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/2025-11-01) or [83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/2025-11-01),
unless the determination or deemed determination is then subject to an appeal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01).
- (10) Where the determination or deemed determination is subject to an appeal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01) (whether or not it has been subject to a review requested under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01)), the applicable day is the day on which the appeal is finally determined.
- (9) Where the determination or deemed determination is subject to a review requested under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12), the applicable day is the day on which the IFR publishes—
- (a) the applicable reviewer’s decision under [section 83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/2025-12-12), or
- (b) the decision that the applicable reviewer is treated as having made under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/2025-12-12) or [83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/2025-12-12),
unless the determination or deemed determination is then subject to an appeal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12).
- (10) Where the determination or deemed determination is subject to an appeal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12) (whether or not it has been subject to a review requested under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12)), the applicable day is the day on which the appeal is finally determined.
#### Removal directions: officers
@@ -1427,9 +1427,9 @@
- (1) This section applies in relation to an individual (“*P*”) who is an officer of a particular regulated club where—
- (a) the IFR has determined under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-11-01), or is treated as having determined under that section, that P is not suitable to be an officer of the club, or
- (b) the IFR is treated by virtue of [section 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/5/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/5/a/2025-11-01) as having determined that P is not suitable to be an officer of the club.
- (a) the IFR has determined under [section 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/29/2025-12-12), or is treated as having determined under that section, that P is not suitable to be an officer of the club, or
- (b) the IFR is treated by virtue of [section 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/5/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/5/a/2025-12-12) as having determined that P is not suitable to be an officer of the club.
- (2) The IFR must give either or both of the following—
@@ -1441,11 +1441,11 @@
- (a) the period specified in the direction, or
- (b) where the period mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/3/a/2025-11-01) is extended under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/4/2025-11-01), that period as extended (or further extended) under that subsection.
- (b) where the period mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/3/a/2025-12-12) is extended under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/4/2025-12-12), that period as extended (or further extended) under that subsection.
- (4) A direction given under this section in relation to P (“the first direction”) may be varied by a further direction so as to extend (or further extend) the period specified in the first direction.
- (5) Before giving a direction under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2025-11-01), the IFR must consult—
- (5) Before giving a direction under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2025-12-12), the IFR must consult—
- (a) P,
@@ -1455,11 +1455,11 @@
- (6) At the same time as giving a direction under this section, the IFR must—
- (a) in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/a/2025-11-01), give a notice to P and to the club, and
- (b) in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/b/2025-11-01), give a notice to the club,
including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with the direction.
- (a) in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/a/2025-12-12), give a notice to P and to the club, and
- (b) in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/b/2025-12-12), give a notice to the club,
including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with the direction.
#### Directions relating to unsuitable owners and officers
@@ -1477,7 +1477,7 @@
- (b) a direction to the club requiring it to secure that the person does not (wholly or to an extent specified in the direction) carry out such of those activities, or exercise such of those rights, as are specified or described in the direction.
- (3) A direction under this section may, among other things, contain provision prohibiting or (in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2/b/2025-11-01)) provision aimed at prohibiting the person to whom it relates from—
- (3) A direction under this section may, among other things, contain provision prohibiting or (in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2/b/2025-12-12)) provision aimed at prohibiting the person to whom it relates from—
- (a) exercising any right, whether or not by virtue of the holding of shares, stock or securities, to vote on any matter relating to the carrying on of the club’s activities;
@@ -1497,9 +1497,9 @@
- (5) At the same time as giving a direction under this section, the IFR must—
- (a) in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2/a/2025-11-01), give a notice to the person and to the club of which the person is an owner or officer including information about the possible consequences under this Part and [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with the direction;
- (b) in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/b/2025-11-01), give a notice to the club including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with the direction.
- (a) in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2/a/2025-12-12), give a notice to the person and to the club of which the person is an owner or officer including information about the possible consequences under this Part and [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with the direction;
- (b) in the case of a direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2/b/2025-12-12), give a notice to the club including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with the direction.
#### Orders and directions effecting alternative officer arrangements
@@ -1507,17 +1507,17 @@
- (1) This section applies where—
- (a) a direction under [section 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01) has effect in relation to a person or club, and
- (a) a direction under [section 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12) has effect in relation to a person or club, and
- (b) the IFR considers that the ability of the club to operate effectively, or to comply with conditions attached to its operating licence, is or is likely to be adversely affected by compliance with the direction.
- (2) The IFR may do either or both of the following if it considers that doing so would mitigate or avoid the effect mentioned in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/1/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/1/b/2025-11-01)—
- (2) The IFR may do either or both of the following if it considers that doing so would mitigate or avoid the effect mentioned in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/1/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/1/b/2025-12-12)—
- (a) make an order appointing an individual identified in the order as an officer of the club for a period specified in the order;
- (b) give the club a direction requiring it to redistribute amongst its existing officers functions specified or described in the direction (whether of the person concerned or otherwise).
- (3) An order under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/a/2025-11-01)—
- (3) An order under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/a/2025-12-12)—
- (a) must specify or describe the functions to be exercised by the individual appointed by the order;
@@ -1525,7 +1525,7 @@
- (c) may be varied or revoked by a further order.
- (4) A direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/b/2025-11-01)—
- (4) A direction under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/b/2025-12-12)—
- (a) comes into force at the time specified by or determined in accordance with the direction;
@@ -1535,13 +1535,13 @@
- (5) The IFR may make rules providing for—
- (a) costs incurred by it in connection with the appointment of an individual by virtue of an order under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/a/2025-11-01), and
- (a) costs incurred by it in connection with the appointment of an individual by virtue of an order under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/a/2025-12-12), and
- (b) costs incurred by an individual appointed by virtue of such an order,
to be payable by the club to which the individual is appointed.
- (6) Where an individual is appointed by virtue of an order under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/a/2025-11-01), the club, each owner of the club and each officer of the club must—
- (6) Where an individual is appointed by virtue of an order under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/a/2025-12-12), the club, each owner of the club and each officer of the club must—
- (a) co-operate with the individual, and
@@ -1551,15 +1551,15 @@
- (7) At the same time as making an order under this section, the IFR must give a notice to the club, and to each owner and officer of the club, including information about the possible consequences under—
- (a) this Part (where the direction under [section 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01) relates to a person who is an owner of the club), and
- (b) [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01),
of not complying with the duty imposed by [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/6/2025-11-01).
- (8) At the same time as giving a direction under this section, the IFR must give the club a notice about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with the direction.
- (9) References in this Act to an officer of a club do not include references to an individual appointed as an officer of the club by virtue of an order under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/a/2025-11-01).
- (a) this Part (where the direction under [section 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12) relates to a person who is an owner of the club), and
- (b) [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12),
of not complying with the duty imposed by [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/6/2025-12-12).
- (8) At the same time as giving a direction under this section, the IFR must give the club a notice about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with the direction.
- (9) References in this Act to an officer of a club do not include references to an individual appointed as an officer of the club by virtue of an order under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2/a/2025-12-12).
#### Ownership removal orders
@@ -1567,17 +1567,17 @@
- (1) The IFR may make an order containing such provision as the IFR considers appropriate to secure that, by the end of the period specified in the order, a person who is an owner of a regulated club (“*P*”) has ceased to be an owner of the club.
- (2) But the power to make an order under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/1/2025-11-01) is exercisable only where—
- (a) the IFR has determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01), or is treated as having determined under that section, that P is not suitable to be an owner of the club,
- (b) P fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given to P under [section 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-11-01),
- (c) P fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given to P under section [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01), or
- (d) a direction under [section 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01) has effect in relation to P and P—
- (i) fails to co-operate with or assist an individual appointed by an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-11-01) in connection with the exercise of the individual’s functions under the order, or
- (2) But the power to make an order under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/1/2025-12-12) is exercisable only where—
- (a) the IFR has determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12), or is treated as having determined under that section, that P is not suitable to be an owner of the club,
- (b) P fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given to P under [section 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-12-12),
- (c) P fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given to P under section [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12), or
- (d) a direction under [section 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12) has effect in relation to P and P—
- (i) fails to co-operate with or assist an individual appointed by an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-12-12) in connection with the exercise of the individual’s functions under the order, or
- (ii) otherwise obstructs such an individual from carrying out those functions,
@@ -1591,7 +1591,7 @@
- (c) requiring P or any other person to take action (including action directed by trustees appointed by virtue of the order).
- (4) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/3/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/3/b/2025-11-01) includes provision authorising trustees appointed by virtue of the order to take any steps they consider appropriate to achieve the purpose for which the order is made.
- (4) The provision that may be made by virtue of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/3/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/3/b/2025-12-12) includes provision authorising trustees appointed by virtue of the order to take any steps they consider appropriate to achieve the purpose for which the order is made.
- (5) A trustee appointed by virtue of an order under this section—
@@ -1613,9 +1613,9 @@
- (b) obtain the IFR’s approval before making any contractual or other arrangements that would result in P ceasing to be an owner of the club.
- (8) The IFR may withhold approval for arrangements described in [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/7/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/7/b/2025-11-01) if—
- (a) the IFR considers that the arrangements would result in any person becoming an owner of the club without the IFR having first determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-11-01) that the person is suitable to be an owner of the club, or
- (8) The IFR may withhold approval for arrangements described in [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/7/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/7/b/2025-12-12) if—
- (a) the IFR considers that the arrangements would result in any person becoming an owner of the club without the IFR having first determined under [section 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/28/2025-12-12) that the person is suitable to be an owner of the club, or
- (b) where the arrangements would involve the disposal of an interest in the club, the IFR considers that any party to the proposed disposal is acting in bad faith.
@@ -1623,7 +1623,7 @@
##### 44
- (1) Before making an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01), the IFR must publish a notice—
- (1) Before making an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12), the IFR must publish a notice—
- (a) stating—
@@ -1639,23 +1639,23 @@
and must have regard to any representations which are duly made.
- (2) The period for making representations must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/44/1/2025-11-01) is published.
- (2) The period for making representations must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/44/1/2025-12-12) is published.
- (3) As soon as reasonably practicable after the period for making representations has ended, the IFR must—
- (a) decide whether to make an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01), and
- (a) decide whether to make an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12), and
- (b) publish a notice of its decision, giving reasons for it.
- (4) At the same time as making an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01), the IFR must—
- (a) where the order imposes requirements on P (within the meaning of [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01)), give a notice to P and to the club including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with those requirements;
- (b) where the order imposes requirements on the club, give a notice to the club including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with those requirements;
- (c) give a notice to the club, and to each owner and officer of the club, including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with the duty imposed by [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/6/2025-11-01) of [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01).
- (5) An order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01)—
- (4) At the same time as making an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12), the IFR must—
- (a) where the order imposes requirements on P (within the meaning of [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12)), give a notice to P and to the club including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with those requirements;
- (b) where the order imposes requirements on the club, give a notice to the club including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with those requirements;
- (c) give a notice to the club, and to each owner and officer of the club, including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with the duty imposed by [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/6/2025-12-12) of [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12).
- (5) An order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12)—
- (a) comes into force at the time specified by or determined in accordance with the order,
@@ -1665,11 +1665,11 @@
- (6) The IFR may make rules providing for—
- (a) costs incurred by the IFR in exercising functions under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01) or [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/44/2025-11-01), and
- (a) costs incurred by the IFR in exercising functions under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12) or [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/44/2025-12-12), and
- (b) costs incurred by a trustee appointed by virtue of such an order,
to be payable by P (within the meaning of [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01)).
to be payable by P (within the meaning of [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12)).
## Part 5 — Duties on clubs and competition organisers etc
@@ -1679,7 +1679,7 @@
##### 45
- (1) A club to which [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2/2025-11-01) applies must not operate a team in relation to a prohibited competition.
- (1) A club to which [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2/2025-12-12) applies must not operate a team in relation to a prohibited competition.
- (2) This subsection applies to—
@@ -1687,7 +1687,7 @@
- (b) a club that is not a regulated club but has been a regulated club at any point within the previous 10 years.
- (3) In calculating the period of 10 years mentioned in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2/b/2025-11-01), no account is to be taken of any time before the coming into force of [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-11-01).
- (3) In calculating the period of 10 years mentioned in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2/b/2025-12-12), no account is to be taken of any time before the coming into force of [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-12-12).
- (4) A “prohibited competition” is a competition specified as a prohibited competition for the purposes of this section in rules made by the IFR.
@@ -1741,7 +1741,7 @@
- (11) For the purposes of this section—
- “*English team*” has the meaning given by [section 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/2025-11-01)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/4/2025-11-01);
- “*English team*” has the meaning given by [section 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/2025-12-12)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/4/2025-12-12);
- “*relevant competition*” means any competition (other than a prohibited competition) where the teams that are entered into it, or that are members of it, or that participate in it are exclusively or predominantly English teams.
@@ -1749,25 +1749,25 @@
##### 46
- (1) A body to which [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-11-01) applies must notify the IFR where the body considers that there is a reasonable prospect of the body—
- (1) A body to which [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-12-12) applies must notify the IFR where the body considers that there is a reasonable prospect of the body—
- (a) disposing of any freehold or leasehold interest that the body holds in its home ground or any part of the home ground, or
- (b) using any interest that the body holds in its home ground, or any part of the home ground, as security in respect of a loan or other liability.
- (2) [This subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-11-01) applies to—
- (2) [This subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-12-12) applies to—
- (a) a body that is a regulated club, or
- (b) a body that is not a regulated club but has been a regulated club at any point within the previous 5 years (a “formerly regulated club”).
- (3) In calculating the period of 5 years mentioned in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/b/2025-11-01), no account is to be taken of any time before the coming into force of [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-11-01).
- (4) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/1/2025-11-01) must be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the body considers the duty under that subsection to have arisen.
- (5) A body to which [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-11-01) applies must obtain the approval of the IFR before it takes any step mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/1/2025-11-01).
- (6) The IFR must grant approval for the taking of any step mentioned in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/1/2025-11-01) if—
- (3) In calculating the period of 5 years mentioned in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/b/2025-12-12), no account is to be taken of any time before the coming into force of [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-12-12).
- (4) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/1/2025-12-12) must be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the body considers the duty under that subsection to have arisen.
- (5) A body to which [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-12-12) applies must obtain the approval of the IFR before it takes any step mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/1/2025-12-12).
- (6) The IFR must grant approval for the taking of any step mentioned in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/1/2025-12-12) if—
- (a) where the body is a regulated club, it is satisfied that the taking of the step would not undermine the financial sustainability of the club;
@@ -1775,11 +1775,11 @@
- (7) The IFR may not grant approval in any other circumstances.
- (8) The IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the body has sought approval, decide whether to grant approval under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/6/2025-11-01).
- (8) The IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the body has sought approval, decide whether to grant approval under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/6/2025-12-12).
- (9) The IFR must notify the body of its decision to grant, or not to grant, that approval and give reasons for its decision.
- (10) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-11-01), “home ground”—
- (10) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-12-12), “home ground”—
- (a) in relation to a body that is a regulated club, means the ground at which a relevant team operated by it customarily plays its home matches;
@@ -1789,21 +1789,21 @@
##### 47
- (1) A body to which [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-11-01) applies must notify the IFR as soon as reasonably practicable after the body considers that there is a reasonable prospect of an administrator of the body being appointed under paragraph 22 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (“*the 1986 Act*”) (including that paragraph as applied in relation to partnerships by an order under section 420 of that Act).
- (2) An administrator of a body to which [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-11-01) applies may not be appointed as mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/1/2025-11-01) without the approval of the IFR.
- (3) Approval under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/2/2025-11-01)—
- (1) A body to which [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-12-12) applies must notify the IFR as soon as reasonably practicable after the body considers that there is a reasonable prospect of an administrator of the body being appointed under paragraph 22 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (“*the 1986 Act*”) (including that paragraph as applied in relation to partnerships by an order under section 420 of that Act).
- (2) An administrator of a body to which [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2/2025-12-12) applies may not be appointed as mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/1/2025-12-12) without the approval of the IFR.
- (3) Approval under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/2/2025-12-12)—
- (a) must be in writing, and
- (b) must accompany the notice of intention to appoint filed under paragraph 27 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act.
- (4) But in a case where the notice of intention to appoint mentioned in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/3/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/3/b/2025-11-01) is not required—
- (a) [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/3/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/3/b/2025-11-01) does not apply, but
- (b) approval under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/2/2025-11-01) must accompany the notice of appointment filed under paragraph 29 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act.
- (4) But in a case where the notice of intention to appoint mentioned in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/3/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/3/b/2025-12-12) is not required—
- (a) [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/3/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/3/b/2025-12-12) does not apply, but
- (b) approval under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/2/2025-12-12) must accompany the notice of appointment filed under paragraph 29 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act.
### Duties on regulated clubs
@@ -1813,9 +1813,9 @@
- (1) A regulated club must notify the IFR where the club considers that there is a reasonable prospect of the club entering into arrangements whereby a relevant team operated by it would play its home matches at a ground other than the club’s home ground.
- (2) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/1/2025-11-01) must be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the club considers the duty under [that subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/1/2025-11-01) to have arisen.
- (3) The club must obtain the approval of the IFR before it enters into the arrangements mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/1/2025-11-01).
- (2) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/1/2025-12-12) must be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the club considers the duty under [that subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/1/2025-12-12) to have arisen.
- (3) The club must obtain the approval of the IFR before it enters into the arrangements mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/1/2025-12-12).
- (4) The IFR must grant approval for the club entering into those arrangements if it is satisfied that —
@@ -1823,17 +1823,17 @@
- (b) the arrangements would not cause significant harm to the heritage of the club,
- (c) the club has taken reasonable steps to determine the views of its fans about the effect of the arrangements on the relevant matters set out in [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/2/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01), and
- (c) the club has taken reasonable steps to determine the views of its fans about the effect of the arrangements on the relevant matters set out in [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/2/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12), and
- (d) the club has had regard to those views in considering whether to enter into the arrangements.
- (5) The IFR may not grant approval in any other circumstances.
- (6) The IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the club has sought approval, decide whether to grant approval under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/4/2025-11-01).
- (6) The IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the club has sought approval, decide whether to grant approval under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/4/2025-12-12).
- (7) The IFR must notify the club of its decision to grant, or not to grant, that approval and give reasons for its decision.
- (8) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/2025-11-01) “*home ground*”, in relation to a regulated club, has the meaning given by [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-11-01)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/10/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/10/a/2025-11-01).
- (8) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/48/2025-12-12) “*home ground*”, in relation to a regulated club, has the meaning given by [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-12-12)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/10/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/10/a/2025-12-12).
#### Duty not to change crest, home shirt colours or name without approval
@@ -1855,7 +1855,7 @@
- (1) A regulated club must notify the IFR where the club considers that there has been, or may have been, a material change in circumstances affecting the club that is relevant to the exercise of the IFR’s functions under this Act.
- (2) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/50/1/2025-11-01) must be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the club considers that there has been, or may have been, such a change of circumstances.
- (2) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/50/1/2025-12-12) must be given as soon as reasonably practicable after the club considers that there has been, or may have been, such a change of circumstances.
- (3) A club is not required to notify the IFR under this section of any material change in circumstances that the club has notified to the IFR under or by virtue of any other provision of this Act.
@@ -1865,7 +1865,7 @@
- (1) A regulated club that is in relevant insolvency proceedings must take reasonable steps to keep its fans informed about the progress of the proceedings.
- (2) “*Relevant insolvency proceedings*” has the meaning given by [paragraph 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/13/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/13/3/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-11-01).
- (2) “*Relevant insolvency proceedings*” has the meaning given by [paragraph 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/13/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/13/3/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-12-12).
### Duties on licensed clubs
@@ -1875,11 +1875,11 @@
- (1) A licensed club must—
- (a) prepare a personnel statement (within the meaning of [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-11-01)), and
- (a) prepare a personnel statement (within the meaning of [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-12-12)), and
- (b) submit it to the IFR for approval.
- (2) A statement submitted to the IFR for approval must be accompanied by a statement explaining why the club considers the statement to be accurate (but this is subject to [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/52/8/2025-11-01)).
- (2) A statement submitted to the IFR for approval must be accompanied by a statement explaining why the club considers the statement to be accurate (but this is subject to [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/52/8/2025-12-12)).
- (3) The IFR—
@@ -1891,11 +1891,11 @@
- (5) The club must publish the approved statement online as soon as reasonably practicable after the IFR approves the statement.
- (6) The first statement must be submitted to the IFR as soon as reasonably practicable after the club becomes a licensed club, subject to [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/52/8/2025-11-01).
- (6) The first statement must be submitted to the IFR as soon as reasonably practicable after the club becomes a licensed club, subject to [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/52/8/2025-12-12).
- (7) A new statement must be submitted to the IFR as soon as reasonably practicable after the most recent approved statement becomes inaccurate in a material particular.
- (8) Where the first personnel statement submitted by a club to the IFR in accordance with [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/52/6/2025-11-01) would be the same as the personnel statement submitted by the club to the IFR under [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-11-01), the club may require the IFR to treat the statement submitted under that section as its first personnel statement for the purposes of this section.
- (8) Where the first personnel statement submitted by a club to the IFR in accordance with [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/52/6/2025-12-12) would be the same as the personnel statement submitted by the club to the IFR under [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-12-12), the club may require the IFR to treat the statement submitted under that section as its first personnel statement for the purposes of this section.
#### Duty to pay a levy
@@ -1925,7 +1925,7 @@
- (5) “The Secretary of State’s establishment costs” are such costs as are—
- (a) incurred by the Secretary of State in relation to the establishment of the IFR before the coming into force of [section 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/5/2025-11-01), and
- (a) incurred by the Secretary of State in relation to the establishment of the IFR before the coming into force of [section 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/5/2025-12-12), and
- (b) notified by the Secretary of State to the IFR before the first chargeable period.
@@ -1953,7 +1953,7 @@
- (b) for interest to be charged, at a rate specified in or calculated in accordance with the rules, on any amount of levy not paid by the day on which it is due.
- (8) If levy rules make the provision mentioned in [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/7/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/7/b/2025-11-01), they must provide—
- (8) If levy rules make the provision mentioned in [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/7/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/7/b/2025-12-12), they must provide—
- (a) for the rate at which interest is charged not to exceed an annual percentage rate of 5% plus the Bank of England base rate,
@@ -1961,7 +1961,7 @@
- (c) that the IFR may disapply a requirement for interest to be charged, where the IFR considers that appropriate.
- (9) In making the provision mentioned in [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/6/2025-11-01)[(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/6/g/2025-11-01) the IFR must (among other things) have regard to—
- (9) In making the provision mentioned in [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/6/2025-12-12)[(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/6/g/2025-12-12) the IFR must (among other things) have regard to—
- (a) the financial resources of each licensed club, and
@@ -1969,7 +1969,7 @@
- (10) An amount payable by a club in accordance with this section and levy rules is recoverable as a civil debt due to the IFR.
- (11) For the purposes of this section and [section 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/2025-11-01) a “*chargeable period*” means—
- (11) For the purposes of this section and [section 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/2025-12-12) a “*chargeable period*” means—
- (a) the period of 12 months beginning with such day as may be specified by the IFR by notice for the purposes of this subsection (which is the first chargeable period), and
@@ -1989,7 +1989,7 @@
- (d) such other persons as the IFR considers appropriate.
- (2) [Subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/1/2025-11-01) does not apply in relation to amendments to or replacements of levy rules if the IFR considers the changes to be minor.
- (2) [Subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/1/2025-12-12) does not apply in relation to amendments to or replacements of levy rules if the IFR considers the changes to be minor.
- (3) The consultation must include a draft of the proposed levy rules.
@@ -2009,9 +2009,9 @@
- (g) such information as it considers appropriate to explain how those costs and amounts are determined.
- (5) Where the IFR by notice specifies a day for the purposes of [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-11-01)[(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/11/2025-11-01) the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after specifying the day, publish that notice.
- (6) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/2025-11-01) “*the IFR’s initial costs*” and “*the Secretary of State’s establishment costs*” have the same meanings as in [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-11-01).
- (5) Where the IFR by notice specifies a day for the purposes of [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-12-12)[(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/11/2025-12-12) the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after specifying the day, publish that notice.
- (6) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/2025-12-12) “*the IFR’s initial costs*” and “*the Secretary of State’s establishment costs*” have the same meanings as in [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-12-12).
### Duties on specified competition organisers
@@ -2023,11 +2023,11 @@
- (a) the organiser considers that there is a risk of the IFR’s ability to advance its club financial soundness objective or its systemic financial resilience objective being jeopardised,
- (b) the organiser has failed to comply with a commitment accepted by the IFR under [section 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/2025-11-01) or the organiser considers that there is an immediate risk of it failing to so comply, or
- (b) the organiser has failed to comply with a commitment accepted by the IFR under [section 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/2025-12-12) or the organiser considers that there is an immediate risk of it failing to so comply, or
- (c) the organiser considers or suspects that a club has breached a relevant rule of a specified competition.
- (2) A notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/1/2025-11-01) must—
- (2) A notice under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/1/2025-12-12) must—
- (a) explain why the specified competition organiser considers the duty under that subsection to have arisen, and
@@ -2035,9 +2035,9 @@
- (3) A specified competition organiser must also notify the IFR before a penalty, sanction or other requirement (whether financial or otherwise) is imposed, whether by the organiser or another person, on a club that breaches or is suspected to have breached a relevant rule of a specified competition.
- (4) Where a notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/3/2025-11-01) is not given before a penalty, sanction or other requirement is imposed, the specified competition organiser must notify the IFR of the fact that a penalty, sanction or other requirement has been imposed as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of that fact.
- (5) A notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/3/2025-11-01) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/4/2025-11-01) must explain why the penalty, sanction or other requirement is being or has been imposed.
- (4) Where a notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/3/2025-12-12) is not given before a penalty, sanction or other requirement is imposed, the specified competition organiser must notify the IFR of the fact that a penalty, sanction or other requirement has been imposed as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of that fact.
- (5) A notice under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/3/2025-12-12) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/4/2025-12-12) must explain why the penalty, sanction or other requirement is being or has been imposed.
- (6) A specified competition organiser must consult the IFR before—
@@ -2045,7 +2045,7 @@
- (b) varying a relevant rule of a specified competition, unless the variation is not material.
- (7) A consultation under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/6/2025-11-01) must—
- (7) A consultation under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/6/2025-12-12) must—
- (a) explain why the specified competition organiser is proposing to add, remove or vary the relevant rule of a specified competition;
@@ -2061,19 +2061,19 @@
##### 56
- (1) [This Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-11-01) makes provision for a specified competition organiser to apply to the IFR for the triggering of a process under which—
- (1) [This Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-12-12) makes provision for a specified competition organiser to apply to the IFR for the triggering of a process under which—
- (a) specified competition organisers are required to enter into mediation in connection with the distribution of relevant revenue received by one of the organisers, and
- (b) if those organisers do not reach agreement during that process, the IFR may make an order as to the distribution of that revenue.
- (2) In [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-11-01), “*relevant revenue*” means revenue received by a specified competition organiser—
- (2) In [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-12-12), “*relevant revenue*” means revenue received by a specified competition organiser—
- (a) as a result of the sale or acquisition of rights to exploit the broadcasting of football matches included in a competition organised by the specified competition organiser, or
- (b) from any other source specified, or of a description specified, in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
- (3) Before making regulations under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/b/2025-11-01), the Secretary of State must consult—
- (3) Before making regulations under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/b/2025-12-12), the Secretary of State must consult—
- (a) the IFR,
@@ -2081,23 +2081,23 @@
- (c) each specified competition organiser.
- (4) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/b/2025-11-01) unless there has been a material change in circumstances relating to the sources of relevant revenue received by a specified competition organiser since—
- (a) the day on which [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2025-11-01) came into force, or
- (b) where regulations under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/b/2025-11-01) have been made, the day on which such regulations were last made.
- (5) For the purposes of [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-11-01)—
- “*distribution agreement*” means an agreement between two specified competition organisers that provides for the distribution of relevant revenue received by one or both of those organisers (and includes an agreement entered into before the coming into force of any provision of [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-11-01));
- “*distribution order*” has the meaning given by section [62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/6/2025-11-01);
- “*qualifying football season*”, in relation to an application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01), means— either— the football season during which the application is made, or where the application is not made during a football season, the next football season after the application is made, and any subsequent football season up to and including the fifth subsequent season;
- “*the resolution process*” means the process set out in [sections 60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/2025-11-01) to [62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-11-01).
- (6) For the purposes of [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-11-01), a distribution agreement or a distribution order relates to a qualifying football season if the agreement or order provides for the distribution of relevant revenue in or in respect of that season.
- (4) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/b/2025-12-12) unless there has been a material change in circumstances relating to the sources of relevant revenue received by a specified competition organiser since—
- (a) the day on which [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2025-12-12) came into force, or
- (b) where regulations under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/b/2025-12-12) have been made, the day on which such regulations were last made.
- (5) For the purposes of [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-12-12)—
- “*distribution agreement*” means an agreement between two specified competition organisers that provides for the distribution of relevant revenue received by one or both of those organisers (and includes an agreement entered into before the coming into force of any provision of [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-12-12));
- “*distribution order*” has the meaning given by section [62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/6/2025-12-12);
- “*qualifying football season*”, in relation to an application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12), means— either— the football season during which the application is made, or where the application is not made during a football season, the next football season after the application is made, and any subsequent football season up to and including the fifth subsequent season;
- “*the resolution process*” means the process set out in [sections 60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/2025-12-12) to [62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-12-12).
- (6) For the purposes of [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-12-12), a distribution agreement or a distribution order relates to a qualifying football season if the agreement or order provides for the distribution of relevant revenue in or in respect of that season.
### Applications for resolution process to be triggered
@@ -2111,7 +2111,7 @@
- (b) the question or questions relate to the distribution, in or in respect of one or more qualifying football seasons, of relevant revenue received by one of those organisers.
- (2) But a specified competition organiser may apply to the IFR under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/1/2025-11-01) only if one or more of the following conditions are met in relation to the qualifying football season or seasons to which the question or questions for resolution mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/1/2025-11-01) relate.
- (2) But a specified competition organiser may apply to the IFR under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/1/2025-12-12) only if one or more of the following conditions are met in relation to the qualifying football season or seasons to which the question or questions for resolution mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/1/2025-12-12) relate.
- (3) Condition 1 is met in relation to a qualifying football season if—
@@ -2143,19 +2143,19 @@
##### 58
- (1) Before making an application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01), a specified competition organiser (“the notifier”) must—
- (1) Before making an application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12), a specified competition organiser (“the notifier”) must—
- (a) notify the other specified competition organiser (“*the respondent*”) that the notifier intends to make the application, and
- (b) send a copy of the notification to the IFR.
- (2) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/58/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/58/1/a/2025-11-01) must—
- (2) A notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/58/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/58/1/a/2025-12-12) must—
- (a) set out details of the question or questions for resolution mentioned in section 57(1) to which it is intended the application will relate,
- (b) specify the qualifying football season or seasons to which that question relates or those questions relate,
- (c) explain why the notifier considers that at least one of the conditions in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01) is met in relation to that season or those seasons,
- (c) explain why the notifier considers that at least one of the conditions in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12) is met in relation to that season or those seasons,
- (d) invite the respondent to make representations about the content of the notification, and
@@ -2163,27 +2163,27 @@
- (3) The period specified in the notice for making representations must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.
- (4) An application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01) must not be made before the end of the period of five days beginning with the last day on which representations may be made.
- (5) An application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01) must—
- (4) An application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12) must not be made before the end of the period of five days beginning with the last day on which representations may be made.
- (5) An application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12) must—
- (a) set out details of the question or questions for resolution mentioned in section 57(1) to which the application relates,
- (b) specify the qualifying football season or seasons to which that question relates or those questions relate,
- (c) explain why the notifier considers that at least one of the conditions in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01) is met in relation to that season or those seasons, and
- (d) be accompanied by copies of any representations made by the respondent about the content of the notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/58/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/58/1/a/2025-11-01).
- (c) explain why the notifier considers that at least one of the conditions in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12) is met in relation to that season or those seasons, and
- (d) be accompanied by copies of any representations made by the respondent about the content of the notification under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/58/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/58/1/a/2025-12-12).
#### Decisions by the IFR on applications under section 57
##### 59
- (1) Where an application is made under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01), the IFR must decide whether the resolution process should be triggered in relation to one or more of the questions for resolution to which the application relates (or a modified version of one or more of those questions).
- (1) Where an application is made under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12), the IFR must decide whether the resolution process should be triggered in relation to one or more of the questions for resolution to which the application relates (or a modified version of one or more of those questions).
- (2) The IFR may decide that the resolution process should be triggered in relation to the question or questions for resolution only if the IFR—
- (a) is satisfied that at least one of the conditions in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01) is met in relation to each season to which the question relates or the questions relate,
- (a) is satisfied that at least one of the conditions in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12) is met in relation to each season to which the question relates or the questions relate,
- (b) has reasonable grounds to suspect that its ability to advance at least one of its objectives would be jeopardised if the resolution process were not triggered in relation to the question or questions for resolution, and
@@ -2191,7 +2191,7 @@
- (3) In deciding whether the resolution process should be triggered in relation to one or more of the questions for resolution, the IFR may have regard to the purposes for which the distributed revenue would be used.
- (4) In deciding whether the resolution process should be triggered in reliance on the condition in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/3/2025-11-01), the IFR may have regard to whether the situation described in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/3/a/2025-11-01) (no distribution agreement in force) has arisen as a result of bad faith on the part of either of the specified competition organisers.
- (4) In deciding whether the resolution process should be triggered in reliance on the condition in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/3/2025-12-12), the IFR may have regard to whether the situation described in [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/3/a/2025-12-12) (no distribution agreement in force) has arisen as a result of bad faith on the part of either of the specified competition organisers.
- (5) Where the IFR is minded that the resolution process should be triggered, the IFR must consult the Football Association on the question or questions for resolution in relation to which it is minded to trigger the process.
@@ -2205,17 +2205,17 @@
- (ii) the qualifying football season or seasons to which that question relates or those questions relate,
- (iii) how the IFR has taken account of any representations, copies of which accompanied the application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01) by virtue of section 58(5)(d), in setting out that question or those questions, and
- (iii) how the IFR has taken account of any representations, copies of which accompanied the application under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12) by virtue of section 58(5)(d), in setting out that question or those questions, and
- (iv) any findings in the IFR’s most recent state of the game report that the IFR considers relevant to that question or those questions.
- (7) Where any of the questions for resolution set out in the notice differ from those to which the application made under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-11-01) relates, the notice must set out the extent of, and reasons for, those differences.
- (7) Where any of the questions for resolution set out in the notice differ from those to which the application made under [section 57](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/57/2025-12-12) relates, the notice must set out the extent of, and reasons for, those differences.
- (8) If the IFR decides that the resolution process should not be triggered, the IFR must notify the two specified competition organisers and give reasons for its decision.
- (9) The IFR must make the decision under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/1/2025-11-01) within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the application is made.
- (10) The IFR may extend the period in [subsection (9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/9/2025-11-01) by up to a further 28 days if it considers there are special reasons for doing so.
- (9) The IFR must make the decision under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/1/2025-12-12) within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the application is made.
- (10) The IFR may extend the period in [subsection (9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/9/2025-12-12) by up to a further 28 days if it considers there are special reasons for doing so.
### Resolution process
@@ -2223,17 +2223,17 @@
##### 60
- (1) This section applies where the IFR gives a notice under [section 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/2025-11-01).
- (1) This section applies where the IFR gives a notice under [section 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/2025-12-12).
- (2) The two specified competition organisers to which the notice was given must appoint a mediator before the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice was given.
- (3) If the period mentioned in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/2/2025-11-01) ends without an appointment having been made by the specified competition organisers, the IFR must appoint a mediator as soon as reasonably practicable after that period has ended.
- (4) The IFR may extend the period in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/2/2025-11-01) by up to a further 28 days if it considers there are special reasons for doing so.
- (5) A person appointed as a mediator under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/3/2025-11-01) must be a person who the IFR considers to have appropriate skills and experience.
- (6) A mediator appointed under this section must mediate negotiations between the specified competition organisers on the question or questions for resolution set out in a notice under [section 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/b/2025-11-01)[(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/b/i/2025-11-01) until whichever of the following events occurs first—
- (3) If the period mentioned in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/2/2025-12-12) ends without an appointment having been made by the specified competition organisers, the IFR must appoint a mediator as soon as reasonably practicable after that period has ended.
- (4) The IFR may extend the period in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/2/2025-12-12) by up to a further 28 days if it considers there are special reasons for doing so.
- (5) A person appointed as a mediator under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/3/2025-12-12) must be a person who the IFR considers to have appropriate skills and experience.
- (6) A mediator appointed under this section must mediate negotiations between the specified competition organisers on the question or questions for resolution set out in a notice under [section 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/b/2025-12-12)[(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/b/i/2025-12-12) until whichever of the following events occurs first—
- (a) the specified competition organisers resolve that question or those questions (whether by entering into a distribution agreement or otherwise);
@@ -2243,29 +2243,29 @@
- (d) the mediator notifies the specified competition organisers that the mediator considers—
- (i) that there is no reasonable prospect of the specified competition organisers resolving the question or questions for resolution set out in a notice under [section 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/b/2025-11-01)[(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/b/i/2025-11-01) (whether by entering into a distribution agreement or otherwise) within the period mentioned in paragraph (b), or
- (i) that there is no reasonable prospect of the specified competition organisers resolving the question or questions for resolution set out in a notice under [section 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/b/2025-12-12)[(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/59/6/b/i/2025-12-12) (whether by entering into a distribution agreement or otherwise) within the period mentioned in paragraph (b), or
- (ii) either of the specified competition organisers is acting in bad faith.
- (7) The IFR must extend the period in [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/b/2025-11-01)—
- (7) The IFR must extend the period in [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/b/2025-12-12)—
- (a) if requested in writing to do so by the mediator, and
- (b) by such period as is set out in the request, which may be up to a further 28 days.
- (8) The period in [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/b/2025-11-01) may only be extended once.
- (9) A notification under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/2025-11-01)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/d/2025-11-01) must include reasons for the decision.
- (8) The period in [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/b/2025-12-12) may only be extended once.
- (9) A notification under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/2025-12-12)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/d/2025-12-12) must include reasons for the decision.
#### Proposal stage
##### 61
- (1) This section applies where mediation under section 60 comes to an end by virtue of the occurrence of an event within [section 60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/b/2025-11-01), [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/c/2025-11-01) or [(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/d/2025-11-01).
- (1) This section applies where mediation under section 60 comes to an end by virtue of the occurrence of an event within [section 60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/b/2025-12-12), [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/c/2025-12-12) or [(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/60/6/d/2025-12-12).
- (2) As soon as reasonably practicable after the occurrence of the event, the IFR must give notice to the two specified competition organisers.
- (3) A notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2/2025-11-01) must—
- (3) A notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2/2025-12-12) must—
- (a) set out the question or questions for resolution,
@@ -2275,17 +2275,17 @@
- (d) invite each of the two specified competition organisers to submit to the IFR and to each other a proposal as to how that question or those questions should be resolved,
- (e) require any proposal to be accompanied by supporting evidence (including evidence as to how the proposal addresses the findings set out under [paragraph (c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/c/2025-11-01)),
- (e) require any proposal to be accompanied by supporting evidence (including evidence as to how the proposal addresses the findings set out under [paragraph (c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/c/2025-12-12)),
- (f) specify the day on or before which proposals are to be submitted.
- (4) A question for resolution may be set out in a notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2/2025-11-01) only if it is the question, or one of the questions, for resolution remaining unresolved when the mediation mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/1/2025-11-01) came to an end.
- (5) Where a notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2/2025-11-01) sets out a question for resolution that relates to relegation revenue (within the meaning given by [section 62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-11-01)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/9/2025-11-01)), the notice must require the specified competition organisers to explain in a proposal how the proposal will promote the financial sustainability of clubs which operate teams relegated from a competition organised by the specified competition organiser distributing the relegation revenue.
- (6) [Subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/7/2025-11-01) applies if, on or before the day specified by virtue of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-11-01)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/f/2025-11-01), a specified competition organiser submits to the IFR a proposal which the IFR considers is not a qualifying proposal.
- (7) The IFR may give both specified competition organisers a notice specifying a later day (falling not more than seven days after the end of the day specified by virtue of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-11-01)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/f/2025-11-01)) on or before which proposals are to be submitted.
- (4) A question for resolution may be set out in a notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2/2025-12-12) only if it is the question, or one of the questions, for resolution remaining unresolved when the mediation mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/1/2025-12-12) came to an end.
- (5) Where a notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2/2025-12-12) sets out a question for resolution that relates to relegation revenue (within the meaning given by [section 62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-12-12)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/9/2025-12-12)), the notice must require the specified competition organisers to explain in a proposal how the proposal will promote the financial sustainability of clubs which operate teams relegated from a competition organised by the specified competition organiser distributing the relegation revenue.
- (6) [Subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/7/2025-12-12) applies if, on or before the day specified by virtue of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-12-12)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/f/2025-12-12), a specified competition organiser submits to the IFR a proposal which the IFR considers is not a qualifying proposal.
- (7) The IFR may give both specified competition organisers a notice specifying a later day (falling not more than seven days after the end of the day specified by virtue of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-12-12)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/f/2025-12-12)) on or before which proposals are to be submitted.
- (8) As soon as reasonably practicable after—
@@ -2293,7 +2293,7 @@
- (b) (if earlier) the day on which the IFR considers that both specified competition organisers have submitted qualifying proposals,
the IFR must give a notice under [subsection (9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-11-01) to the two specified competition organisers.
the IFR must give a notice under [subsection (9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-12-12) to the two specified competition organisers.
- (9) A notice under this subsection must—
@@ -2309,21 +2309,21 @@
- (c) specify the day on or before which the confirmed or modified proposal is to be submitted.
- (10) The IFR may specify in a notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2/2025-11-01) or [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-11-01) the form and manner in which proposals and supporting evidence must be submitted.
- (11) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-11-01)—
- (10) The IFR may specify in a notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2/2025-12-12) or [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-12-12) the form and manner in which proposals and supporting evidence must be submitted.
- (11) In [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-12-12)—
- (a) “*the initial proposal deadline*” means—
- (i) the day referred to in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-11-01)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/f/2025-11-01), or
- (ii) where the IFR gives a notice under [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/7/2025-11-01), the day specified in the notice;
- (i) the day referred to in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-12-12)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/f/2025-12-12), or
- (ii) where the IFR gives a notice under [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/7/2025-12-12), the day specified in the notice;
- (b) a “*qualifying proposal*” means a proposal which—
- (i) explains how the question or questions for resolution should be resolved, and
- (ii) complies with the requirements imposed by virtue of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-11-01)[(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/e/2025-11-01) and [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/5/2025-11-01) (if applicable);
- (ii) complies with the requirements imposed by virtue of [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-12-12)[(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/e/2025-12-12) and [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/5/2025-12-12) (if applicable);
- (c) a modification to a proposal is “permitted” unless it results in the proposal no longer being a qualifying proposal.
@@ -2331,19 +2331,19 @@
##### 62
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-11-01) applies where the IFR has given a notice under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-11-01)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-11-01).
- (2) Before the end of the period of 60 days beginning with the day on which the notice under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-11-01)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-11-01) was given, the IFR must give the two specified competition organisers a notice of the distribution order it proposes to make.
- (3) The IFR may extend the period in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2/2025-11-01) by up to a further 14 days if it considers it appropriate to do so.
- (4) A notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2/2025-11-01) must—
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-12-12) applies where the IFR has given a notice under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-12-12)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-12-12).
- (2) Before the end of the period of 60 days beginning with the day on which the notice under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-12-12)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-12-12) was given, the IFR must give the two specified competition organisers a notice of the distribution order it proposes to make.
- (3) The IFR may extend the period in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2/2025-12-12) by up to a further 14 days if it considers it appropriate to do so.
- (4) A notice under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2/2025-12-12) must—
- (a) give reasons for the proposed distribution order,
- (b) explain how the proposed order applies the principles mentioned in [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/8/2025-11-01),
- (c) explain how the proposed order addresses the findings set out under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-11-01)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/c/2025-11-01),
- (b) explain how the proposed order applies the principles mentioned in [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/8/2025-12-12),
- (c) explain how the proposed order addresses the findings set out under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-12-12)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/c/2025-12-12),
- (d) invite each of the two specified competition organisers to make representations about the proposed distribution order,
@@ -2353,25 +2353,25 @@
and the IFR must have regard to any representations which are duly made.
- (5) The period specified under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/4/2025-11-01)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/4/d/2025-11-01) must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.
- (6) As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the period specified under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/4/2025-11-01)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/4/d/2025-11-01), the IFR must make an order requiring relevant revenue to be distributed in a way that the IFR considers appropriate for the purpose of resolving the question or questions for resolution set out under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/a/2025-11-01) (a “distribution order”).
- (5) The period specified under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/4/2025-12-12)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/4/d/2025-12-12) must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.
- (6) As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the period specified under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/4/2025-12-12)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/4/d/2025-12-12), the IFR must make an order requiring relevant revenue to be distributed in a way that the IFR considers appropriate for the purpose of resolving the question or questions for resolution set out under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/a/2025-12-12) (a “distribution order”).
- (7) In making a distribution order the IFR must—
- (a) apply the principles mentioned in [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/8/2025-11-01), and
- (b) have regard to any proposal submitted under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-11-01)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/b/2025-11-01).
- (a) apply the principles mentioned in [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/8/2025-12-12), and
- (b) have regard to any proposal submitted under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-12-12)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/9/b/2025-12-12).
See also section 7 (in particular the IFR’s general duty to exercise its functions in a way that advances one or more of its objectives and to have regard to various matters).
- (8) The principles referred to in [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/7/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/7/a/2025-11-01) are that—
- (8) The principles referred to in [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/7/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/7/a/2025-12-12) are that—
- (a) the distribution order should not place an undue burden on the commercial interests of either specified competition organiser, and
- (b) the distribution order should not result in a lower amount of relegation revenue being distributed to a club during the relevant period than would have been distributed to the club during that period had the order not been made.
- (9) For the purposes of [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/8/2025-11-01)—
- (9) For the purposes of [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/8/2025-12-12)—
- “*relegation revenue*” means revenue distributed by a specified competition organiser to a club in consequence of a team operated by the club being relegated from a specified competition organised by the specified competition organiser;
@@ -2389,9 +2389,9 @@
- (b) giving reasons for the order,
- (c) explaining how the order applies the principles mentioned in [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/8/2025-11-01),
- (d) explaining how the order addresses the findings set out under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-11-01)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/c/2025-11-01), and
- (c) explaining how the order applies the principles mentioned in [subsection (8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/8/2025-12-12),
- (d) explaining how the order addresses the findings set out under [section 61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/2025-12-12)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/61/3/c/2025-12-12), and
- (e) including information about the possible consequences under Part 8 of not complying with the order.
@@ -2407,7 +2407,7 @@
- (a) on such day as may be specified in the order, or
- (b) if revoked under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/63/3/2025-11-01) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/63/4/2025-11-01).
- (b) if revoked under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/63/3/2025-12-12) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/63/4/2025-12-12).
- (3) The IFR may revoke a distribution order if it considers that there are exceptional circumstances that make it appropriate to do so.
@@ -2429,17 +2429,17 @@
- (a) the extent to which specified competition organisers are complying with a distribution order which has effect in respect of them,
- (b) whether to take enforcement action under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) in respect of a specified competition organiser which does not comply with a distribution order, and
- (b) whether to take enforcement action under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) in respect of a specified competition organiser which does not comply with a distribution order, and
- (c) whether to revoke a distribution order.
- (2) The IFR may by rules make provision about the payment of costs incurred by it or any other person under or by virtue of [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-11-01).
- (3) Nothing in [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-11-01)—
- (2) The IFR may by rules make provision about the payment of costs incurred by it or any other person under or by virtue of [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-12-12).
- (3) Nothing in [this Part](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/6/2025-12-12)—
- (a) affects the capacity of one or more specified competition organisers to agree, at any time, how relevant revenue received by a specified competition organiser is to be distributed (whether by entering into a distribution agreement or otherwise), or
- (b) prevents such an agreement from having effect or being enforced (subject to [section 62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-11-01)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/10/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/10/b/2025-11-01)).
- (b) prevents such an agreement from having effect or being enforced (subject to [section 62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-12-12)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/10/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/10/b/2025-12-12)).
## Part 7 — Investigatory powers etc
@@ -2461,7 +2461,7 @@
- (d) state the form in which the information must be given to the IFR;
- (e) include information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with the notice.
- (e) include information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with the notice.
- (3) The power under this section to require a person to give information to the IFR includes the power to—
@@ -2483,11 +2483,11 @@
##### 66
Appointment of an expert reporter 1 The IFR may appoint a person (“an expert reporter”) to prepare, and provide the IFR with, a report in relation to a regulated club on any matter where the IFR considers that a report on the matter is necessary for the purpose of exercising the IFR’s functions under this Act. 2 Where the IFR appoints an expert reporter the IFR must give the club concerned a notice— a stating the name of the expert reporter; b giving details of the matter on which the report is to be prepared; c including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of failing to co-operate with or assist, or otherwise obstructing, the expert reporter in the preparation of the report. 3 An expert reporter must be a person appearing to the IFR— a to have the skills necessary to provide a report on the matter concerned, and b not to have a conflict of interest.
Exercise of powers by an expert reporter 4 An expert reporter may by notice require a person to give specified information to the expert reporter where the expert reporter considers that the information is necessary for the purpose of preparing a report under this section. 5 A notice under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/4/2025-11-01) must— a explain why the expert reporter requires the information; b state the time by which, or the frequency with which, the specified information must be given to the expert reporter; c state the place at which, or the manner (which may be remote) in which, the information must be given to the expert reporter; d state the form in which the information must be given to the expert reporter; e include information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of— i not complying with the notice, or ii failing to co-operate with or assist, or otherwise obstructing, the expert reporter in the preparation of the report. 6 The power under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/4/2025-11-01) to require a person to give information to an expert reporter includes the power to— a take copies of or extracts from the information given to the expert reporter; b require the person to obtain or generate information for the purpose of giving that information to the expert reporter; c require the person to collect or retain information that they would not otherwise collect or retain for the purpose of giving that information to the expert reporter; d if any specified information is not given to the expert reporter, require the other person to state, to the best of their knowledge and belief, both where that information is and why it has not been given to the expert reporter.
Supplementary 7 A person to whom an expert reporter gives a notice under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/4/2025-11-01) and the club to which a report under this section relates— a must co-operate with the expert reporter in connection with the preparation of the report, and b must give the expert reporter such reasonable assistance as the expert reporter requests (including access to business premises, equipment, services, information and individuals) in connection with the preparation of the report. 8 In this section “*specified*” means— a specified or described in the notice under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/4/2025-11-01), or b falling within a category which is specified or described in the notice. 9 The IFR may by rules make provision for— a costs incurred by it in relation to the appointment of a person under this section, or b expenses incurred by a person appointed under this section in connection with the preparation of a report under this section, to be payable by the club concerned.
Appointment of an expert reporter 1 The IFR may appoint a person (“an expert reporter”) to prepare, and provide the IFR with, a report in relation to a regulated club on any matter where the IFR considers that a report on the matter is necessary for the purpose of exercising the IFR’s functions under this Act. 2 Where the IFR appoints an expert reporter the IFR must give the club concerned a notice— a stating the name of the expert reporter; b giving details of the matter on which the report is to be prepared; c including information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of failing to co-operate with or assist, or otherwise obstructing, the expert reporter in the preparation of the report. 3 An expert reporter must be a person appearing to the IFR— a to have the skills necessary to provide a report on the matter concerned, and b not to have a conflict of interest.
Exercise of powers by an expert reporter 4 An expert reporter may by notice require a person to give specified information to the expert reporter where the expert reporter considers that the information is necessary for the purpose of preparing a report under this section. 5 A notice under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/4/2025-12-12) must— a explain why the expert reporter requires the information; b state the time by which, or the frequency with which, the specified information must be given to the expert reporter; c state the place at which, or the manner (which may be remote) in which, the information must be given to the expert reporter; d state the form in which the information must be given to the expert reporter; e include information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of— i not complying with the notice, or ii failing to co-operate with or assist, or otherwise obstructing, the expert reporter in the preparation of the report. 6 The power under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/4/2025-12-12) to require a person to give information to an expert reporter includes the power to— a take copies of or extracts from the information given to the expert reporter; b require the person to obtain or generate information for the purpose of giving that information to the expert reporter; c require the person to collect or retain information that they would not otherwise collect or retain for the purpose of giving that information to the expert reporter; d if any specified information is not given to the expert reporter, require the other person to state, to the best of their knowledge and belief, both where that information is and why it has not been given to the expert reporter.
Supplementary 7 A person to whom an expert reporter gives a notice under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/4/2025-12-12) and the club to which a report under this section relates— a must co-operate with the expert reporter in connection with the preparation of the report, and b must give the expert reporter such reasonable assistance as the expert reporter requests (including access to business premises, equipment, services, information and individuals) in connection with the preparation of the report. 8 In this section “*specified*” means— a specified or described in the notice under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/4/2025-12-12), or b falling within a category which is specified or described in the notice. 9 The IFR may by rules make provision for— a costs incurred by it in relation to the appointment of a person under this section, or b expenses incurred by a person appointed under this section in connection with the preparation of a report under this section, to be payable by the club concerned.
### Investigations into relevant infringements
@@ -2495,7 +2495,7 @@
##### 67
In this Act, references to a “relevant infringement” are to be construed in accordance with [Schedule 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/2025-11-01).
In this Act, references to a “relevant infringement” are to be construed in accordance with [Schedule 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/2025-12-12).
#### Investigations
@@ -2503,7 +2503,7 @@
- (1) The IFR may conduct an investigation where it has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person has committed a relevant infringement.
- (2) [Schedule 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/2025-11-01) sets out the powers available to the IFR where it decides to conduct an investigation.
- (2) [Schedule 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/2025-12-12) sets out the powers available to the IFR where it decides to conduct an investigation.
- (3) Where the IFR decides to conduct an investigation it must, as soon as reasonably practicable after making the decision, give a notice (an “investigation notice”) to the person it has reasonable grounds for suspecting to have committed a relevant infringement.
@@ -2517,13 +2517,13 @@
- (5) The IFR may delay giving an investigation notice if it considers that giving the notice would prejudice the investigation.
- (6) Where the IFR delays giving an investigation notice in accordance with [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/5/2025-11-01), it must give the investigation notice to the person concerned as soon as reasonably practicable after the IFR no longer considers that giving the notice would prejudice the investigation.
- (6) Where the IFR delays giving an investigation notice in accordance with [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/5/2025-12-12), it must give the investigation notice to the person concerned as soon as reasonably practicable after the IFR no longer considers that giving the notice would prejudice the investigation.
#### Outcomes of investigations
##### 69
- (1) When the IFR conducts an investigation under [section 68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/2025-11-01) into whether a person has committed a relevant infringement, the IFR must determine—
- (1) When the IFR conducts an investigation under [section 68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/2025-12-12) into whether a person has committed a relevant infringement, the IFR must determine—
- (a) whether the person committed the infringement, and
@@ -2541,21 +2541,21 @@
- (b) explaining the IFR’s determination.
- (4) Where the IFR has accepted a commitment from the person to whom an investigation relates (see [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01)), [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/69/2025-11-01) does not apply in relation to the behaviour to which the commitment relates.
- (5) [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) contains provision about cases where the IFR determines that a person has committed a relevant infringement and is minded to take action as a result of that determination.
- (4) Where the IFR has accepted a commitment from the person to whom an investigation relates (see [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12)), [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/69/2025-12-12) does not apply in relation to the behaviour to which the commitment relates.
- (5) [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) contains provision about cases where the IFR determines that a person has committed a relevant infringement and is minded to take action as a result of that determination.
#### Commitments in lieu of investigations
##### 70
- (1) Where an investigation under [section 68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/2025-11-01) relates to a relevant infringement to which [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01) applies, the IFR may accept an appropriate commitment from the person to whom the investigation relates as to their behaviour in respect of the relevant infringement.
- (1) Where an investigation under [section 68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/2025-12-12) relates to a relevant infringement to which [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12) applies, the IFR may accept an appropriate commitment from the person to whom the investigation relates as to their behaviour in respect of the relevant infringement.
- (2) A commitment is “appropriate” if the IFR considers that the person’s compliance with the commitment would mean that it would not be necessary to carry out an investigation so far as relating to the behaviour to which the commitment relates.
- (3) Where the IFR accepts a commitment under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01)—
- (a) subject to [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/4/2025-11-01), the IFR may not take action under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) in respect of the relevant infringement, so far as relating to the behaviour, and
- (3) Where the IFR accepts a commitment under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12)—
- (a) subject to [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/4/2025-12-12), the IFR may not take action under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) in respect of the relevant infringement, so far as relating to the behaviour, and
- (b) the person that gave the commitment must comply with it while it has effect.
@@ -2571,27 +2571,27 @@
- (iii) information which led it to accept the commitment was incomplete, false or misleading in a material particular.
- (5) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01) applies to relevant infringements that are relevant infringements by virtue of any of the following provisions of [Schedule 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/2025-11-01)—
- (a) [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/a/2025-11-01), [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/b/2025-11-01), [(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/e/2025-11-01) or [(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/h/2025-11-01);
- (b) [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/3/2025-11-01)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/3/c/2025-11-01) or [(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/3/d/2025-11-01);
- (c) [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/3/a/2025-11-01) or [(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/3/f/2025-11-01);
- (d) [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/4/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/4/a/2025-11-01) or [(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/4/f/2025-11-01);
- (e) [paragraph 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/5/2025-11-01), but only so far as the relevant infringement mentioned in [sub-paragraph (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/5/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/5/1/a/2025-11-01) of [that paragraph](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/4/f/2025-11-01) is a relevant infringement mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/5/a/2025-11-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/5/b/2025-11-01) of [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/5/2025-11-01);
- (f) [paragraph 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/b/2025-11-01), [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/c/2025-11-01) or [(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/f/2025-11-01).
- (6) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01) is without prejudice to the power of the IFR to attach or vary a discretionary licence condition to an operating licence that relates to behaviour in respect of a relevant infringement.
- (5) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12) applies to relevant infringements that are relevant infringements by virtue of any of the following provisions of [Schedule 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/2025-12-12)—
- (a) [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/a/2025-12-12), [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/b/2025-12-12), [(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/e/2025-12-12) or [(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/h/2025-12-12);
- (b) [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/3/2025-12-12)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/3/c/2025-12-12) or [(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/3/d/2025-12-12);
- (c) [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/3/a/2025-12-12) or [(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/3/f/2025-12-12);
- (d) [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/4/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/4/a/2025-12-12) or [(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/4/f/2025-12-12);
- (e) [paragraph 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/5/2025-12-12), but only so far as the relevant infringement mentioned in [sub-paragraph (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/5/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/5/1/a/2025-12-12) of [that paragraph](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/4/f/2025-12-12) is a relevant infringement mentioned in [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/5/a/2025-12-12) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/5/b/2025-12-12) of [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/5/2025-12-12);
- (f) [paragraph 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/b/2025-12-12), [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/c/2025-12-12) or [(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/f/2025-12-12).
- (6) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12) is without prejudice to the power of the IFR to attach or vary a discretionary licence condition to an operating licence that relates to behaviour in respect of a relevant infringement.
#### Section 70: supplementary
##### 71
- (1) Where the IFR decides to accept, or not to accept, a commitment from a person under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01) the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after so deciding, give the person a notice—
- (1) Where the IFR decides to accept, or not to accept, a commitment from a person under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12) the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after so deciding, give the person a notice—
- (a) including the commitment,
@@ -2601,33 +2601,33 @@
- (d) explaining why the IFR has accepted, or not accepted, the commitment.
- (2) A commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01)—
- (a) comes into force when notice of the IFR’s acceptance of it is given under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/71/1/2025-11-01), and
- (b) ceases to have effect if under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/71/4/2025-11-01) the person is released from the commitment.
- (3) The IFR may, from time to time, accept a variation to a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01) provided the commitment as varied would still be appropriate (and for that purpose subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/71/1/2025-11-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/71/2/2025-11-01) apply in relation to a variation to a commitment as they apply in relation to the acceptance of a commitment).
- (4) The IFR may release a person from a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01) where it considers that it would be appropriate to do so.
- (5) Where the IFR decides to release a person from a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01) the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after so deciding, give the person a notice—
- (2) A commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12)—
- (a) comes into force when notice of the IFR’s acceptance of it is given under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/71/1/2025-12-12), and
- (b) ceases to have effect if under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/71/4/2025-12-12) the person is released from the commitment.
- (3) The IFR may, from time to time, accept a variation to a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12) provided the commitment as varied would still be appropriate (and for that purpose subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/71/1/2025-12-12) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/71/2/2025-12-12) apply in relation to a variation to a commitment as they apply in relation to the acceptance of a commitment).
- (4) The IFR may release a person from a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12) where it considers that it would be appropriate to do so.
- (5) Where the IFR decides to release a person from a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12) the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after so deciding, give the person a notice—
- (a) stating that the IFR has released the person from the commitment, and
- (b) explaining why the IFR is releasing the person from the commitment.
- (6) The fact that a commitment under accepted [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01) ceases to have effect does not affect the exercise of any functions in relation to a failure, or possible failure, to comply with that commitment.
- (6) The fact that a commitment under accepted [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12) ceases to have effect does not affect the exercise of any functions in relation to a failure, or possible failure, to comply with that commitment.
- (7) The IFR must keep under review—
- (a) the extent to which a person which gave a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01) is complying with it,
- (a) the extent to which a person which gave a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12) is complying with it,
- (b) the appropriateness of such a commitment,
- (c) whether a person should be released from such a commitment (and whether a discretionary licence condition should be attached to an operating licence, or varied, instead), and
- (d) the appropriateness of taking action in accordance with [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) in respect of a person who fails to comply with such a commitment.
- (d) the appropriateness of taking action in accordance with [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) in respect of a person who fails to comply with such a commitment.
- (8) Where the IFR gives a person a notice under this section it may also publish that notice.
@@ -2635,7 +2635,7 @@
##### 72
- (1) A person who knows or suspects that an investigation under [section 68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/2025-11-01) is being, or is likely to be, conducted must not, without reasonable excuse—
- (1) A person who knows or suspects that an investigation under [section 68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/2025-12-12) is being, or is likely to be, conducted must not, without reasonable excuse—
- (a) destroy or otherwise dispose of relevant information,
@@ -2643,7 +2643,7 @@
- (c) cause or permit the destruction, disposal, falsification or concealment of relevant information.
- (2) In [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/72/1/2025-11-01), “*relevant information*” means any information which the person knows or suspects is or would be relevant to the investigation.
- (2) In [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/72/1/2025-12-12), “*relevant information*” means any information which the person knows or suspects is or would be relevant to the investigation.
### General
@@ -2665,7 +2665,7 @@
which in proceedings in the High Court would be protected from disclosure on grounds of legal professional privilege;
- (b) “*expert reporter*” means a person appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-11-01).
- (b) “*expert reporter*” means a person appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-12-12).
#### Requirement to publish certain notices etc
@@ -2673,9 +2673,9 @@
Where the IFR gives a person—
- (a) an investigation notice under [section 68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/2025-11-01), or
- (b) a closure notice under [section 69](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/69/2025-11-01),
- (a) an investigation notice under [section 68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68/2025-12-12), or
- (b) a closure notice under [section 69](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/69/2025-12-12),
it must, as soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice, publish the notice.
@@ -2687,27 +2687,27 @@
##### 75
- (1) [Part 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/part/1/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) sets out the action the IFR may take in relation to a person where—
- (1) [Part 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/part/1/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) sets out the action the IFR may take in relation to a person where—
- (a) the IFR determines that the person has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with an information requirement, or
- (b) the IFR is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the person has committed an offence under [section 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/78/2025-11-01).
- (2) In [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/1/2025-11-01) and in [Part 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/part/1/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01), “*information requirement*” means a requirement imposed by or under section [65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/65/2025-11-01), [66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-11-01) or [72](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/72/2025-11-01) or [Schedule 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/2025-11-01).
- (3) [Part 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/part/2/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) sets out the action the IFR may take where (whether as a result of an investigation or otherwise) the IFR determines that a person has, without reasonable excuse, committed a relevant infringement (but this is subject to [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/6/2025-11-01)).
- (4) [Part 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/part/3/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) makes provision in connection with financial penalties under paragraphs [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) and [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01) of that Schedule.
- (5) The IFR may not take action in relation to a person under [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) in respect of an act or omission which constitutes an offence under [section 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/78/2025-11-01) if the person has, in relation to that act or omission, been found guilty of that offence.
- (6) The IFR may not take action in relation to a club where it determines that the club has, without reasonable excuse, committed a relevant infringement by virtue of [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2025-11-01)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/4/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/4/a/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/4/a/ii/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/2025-11-01) (but it may, in respect of such an infringement, take action in relation to a senior manager by virtue of [paragraph 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/5/2025-11-01) of that Schedule).
- (b) the IFR is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the person has committed an offence under [section 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/78/2025-12-12).
- (2) In [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/1/2025-12-12) and in [Part 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/part/1/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12), “*information requirement*” means a requirement imposed by or under section [65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/65/2025-12-12), [66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-12-12) or [72](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/72/2025-12-12) or [Schedule 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/2025-12-12).
- (3) [Part 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/part/2/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) sets out the action the IFR may take where (whether as a result of an investigation or otherwise) the IFR determines that a person has, without reasonable excuse, committed a relevant infringement (but this is subject to [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/6/2025-12-12)).
- (4) [Part 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/part/3/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) makes provision in connection with financial penalties under paragraphs [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) and [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12) of that Schedule.
- (5) The IFR may not take action in relation to a person under [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) in respect of an act or omission which constitutes an offence under [section 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/78/2025-12-12) if the person has, in relation to that act or omission, been found guilty of that offence.
- (6) The IFR may not take action in relation to a club where it determines that the club has, without reasonable excuse, committed a relevant infringement by virtue of [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2025-12-12)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/4/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/4/a/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/4/a/ii/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/2025-12-12) (but it may, in respect of such an infringement, take action in relation to a senior manager by virtue of [paragraph 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/5/2025-12-12) of that Schedule).
#### Warning notices
##### 76
- (1) Where the IFR is minded to take action in relation to a person in accordance with [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-11-01) and [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01), the IFR must first give the person a warning notice.
- (1) Where the IFR is minded to take action in relation to a person in accordance with [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-12-12) and [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12), the IFR must first give the person a warning notice.
- (2) A warning notice is a notice that—
@@ -2719,19 +2719,19 @@
- (d) specifies the means by which, and the period within which, such representations must be made, and
- (e) states whether the decision whether to take action is to be taken by the Board or delegated under [paragraph 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/18/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-11-01), and if it is to be delegated, to which person or committee listed in [that paragraph](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/18/2025-11-01) it is to be delegated.
- (e) states whether the decision whether to take action is to be taken by the Board or delegated under [paragraph 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/18/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-12-12), and if it is to be delegated, to which person or committee listed in [that paragraph](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/18/2025-12-12) it is to be delegated.
- (3) The period for making representations must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the warning notice is given.
- (4) The IFR must have regard to any representations received in accordance with a warning notice before giving a decision notice under [section 77](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/2025-11-01) (and, accordingly, may not take action in accordance with [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-11-01) and [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) until the period allowed for representations has expired).
- (4) The IFR must have regard to any representations received in accordance with a warning notice before giving a decision notice under [section 77](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/2025-12-12) (and, accordingly, may not take action in accordance with [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-12-12) and [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) until the period allowed for representations has expired).
#### Decision notices
##### 77
- (1) As soon as reasonably practicable after the period allowed for representations under [section 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/76/2025-11-01) has expired, the IFR must—
- (a) determine whether to take action in relation to the person in accordance with [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-11-01) and [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01), and
- (1) As soon as reasonably practicable after the period allowed for representations under [section 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/76/2025-12-12) has expired, the IFR must—
- (a) determine whether to take action in relation to the person in accordance with [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-12-12) and [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12), and
- (b) give the person a decision notice.
@@ -2739,7 +2739,7 @@
- (a) states—
- (i) the action that the IFR is taking (which, subject to [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/3/2025-11-01), does not need to be the same action detailed in the warning notice), or
- (i) the action that the IFR is taking (which, subject to [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/3/2025-12-12), does not need to be the same action detailed in the warning notice), or
- (ii) that the IFR is not taking action,
@@ -2751,31 +2751,31 @@
- (ii) the day or days by which the person is required to take that action, and
- (d) states whether the decision to take action, or not to take action, was made by the Board or delegated under [paragraph 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/18/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-11-01), and if it was delegated, to which person or committee listed in [that paragraph](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/18/2025-11-01) it was delegated.
- (3) The IFR may not take action under [paragraph 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) (suspension or revocation of operating licence) unless action under [that paragraph](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-11-01) was detailed in the warning notice.
- (4) [Subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/5/2025-11-01) applies where the IFR—
- (d) states whether the decision to take action, or not to take action, was made by the Board or delegated under [paragraph 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/18/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-12-12), and if it was delegated, to which person or committee listed in [that paragraph](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/18/2025-12-12) it was delegated.
- (3) The IFR may not take action under [paragraph 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) (suspension or revocation of operating licence) unless action under [that paragraph](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-12-12) was detailed in the warning notice.
- (4) [Subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/5/2025-12-12) applies where the IFR—
- (a) has given a person a decision notice and has taken the action stated in it, but
- (b) considers that the action has been ineffective.
- (5) The IFR may take further action in accordance with [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-11-01) and [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) (and [section 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/76/2025-11-01) and this section apply in relation to any such further action).
- (5) The IFR may take further action in accordance with [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-12-12) and [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) (and [section 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/76/2025-12-12) and this section apply in relation to any such further action).
#### Offences
##### 78
Destroying or falsifying information 1 A person commits an offence if the person— a intentionally or recklessly destroys or otherwise disposes of relevant information, b falsifies or conceals relevant information, or c causes or permits the destruction, disposal, falsification or concealment of relevant information. 2 In [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/78/1/2025-11-01), “*relevant information*” means information the person is required, under or by virtue of this Act, to give to— a the IFR, or b an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-11-01).
False or misleading information 3 A person commits an offence if— a the person gives information to— i the IFR in connection with any of its functions under this Act, or ii an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-11-01) in connection with the preparation of a report under that section, b the information is false or misleading in a material particular, and c the person knows or is reckless as to whether that is the case. 4 A person commits an offence if the person gives information to another person which is false or misleading in a material particular and the person— a knows that the information is false or misleading in a material particular or is reckless as to whether that is the case, and b knows that the information will be given to— i the IFR in connection with any of its functions under this Act, or ii an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-11-01) in connection with the preparation of a report under that section.
Obstruction 5 A person commits an offence if the person intentionally obstructs an officer of the IFR acting in the exercise of the officer’s powers under a warrant issued under [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/2025-11-01).
Destroying or falsifying information 1 A person commits an offence if the person— a intentionally or recklessly destroys or otherwise disposes of relevant information, b falsifies or conceals relevant information, or c causes or permits the destruction, disposal, falsification or concealment of relevant information. 2 In [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/78/1/2025-12-12), “*relevant information*” means information the person is required, under or by virtue of this Act, to give to— a the IFR, or b an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-12-12).
False or misleading information 3 A person commits an offence if— a the person gives information to— i the IFR in connection with any of its functions under this Act, or ii an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-12-12) in connection with the preparation of a report under that section, b the information is false or misleading in a material particular, and c the person knows or is reckless as to whether that is the case. 4 A person commits an offence if the person gives information to another person which is false or misleading in a material particular and the person— a knows that the information is false or misleading in a material particular or is reckless as to whether that is the case, and b knows that the information will be given to— i the IFR in connection with any of its functions under this Act, or ii an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-12-12) in connection with the preparation of a report under that section.
Obstruction 5 A person commits an offence if the person intentionally obstructs an officer of the IFR acting in the exercise of the officer’s powers under a warrant issued under [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/2025-12-12).
Penalties 6 A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable— a on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court, to a fine or to both; b on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, to a fine, or to both.
Interaction with sanctions under [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-11-01) 7 A person may not be found guilty of an offence under this section by virtue of an act or omission if the IFR has taken action under [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) in relation to the person in relation to that act or omission.
Interaction with sanctions under [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-12-12) 7 A person may not be found guilty of an offence under this section by virtue of an act or omission if the IFR has taken action under [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) in relation to the person in relation to that act or omission.
### Urgent directions
@@ -2801,7 +2801,7 @@
- (c) state the period during which the action must be taken or the prohibited action must not be taken (as the case may be);
- (d) include information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-11-01) of not complying with the direction;
- (d) include information about the possible consequences under [Part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/8/2025-12-12) of not complying with the direction;
- (e) if the IFR did not give the person concerned an opportunity to make representations before giving the direction, explain why;
@@ -2813,7 +2813,7 @@
- (6) Where the IFR is minded to vary an urgent direction so as to extend a time period, the IFR must invite the person concerned to make representations before giving a further urgent direction.
- (7) Before giving a further urgent direction the IFR must have regard to any representations received (whether in response to an invitation under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/6/2025-11-01) or otherwise).
- (7) Before giving a further urgent direction the IFR must have regard to any representations received (whether in response to an invitation under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/6/2025-12-12) or otherwise).
### Publication
@@ -2823,11 +2823,11 @@
Where the IFR gives a person—
- (a) a warning notice under [section 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/76/2025-11-01),
- (b) a decision notice under [section 77](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/2025-11-01), or
- (c) an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-11-01),
- (a) a warning notice under [section 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/76/2025-12-12),
- (b) a decision notice under [section 77](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/2025-12-12), or
- (c) an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-12-12),
it must, as soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice or direction, publish that notice or direction.
@@ -2839,17 +2839,17 @@
- (1) Where the IFR makes a reviewable decision, the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after making the decision, notify each concerned person of—
- (a) the person’s right to request a review by the applicable reviewer under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01), and
- (b) the person’s right to appeal to the Tribunal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01).
- (a) the person’s right to request a review by the applicable reviewer under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12), and
- (b) the person’s right to appeal to the Tribunal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12).
- (2) In this Part—
- “*applicable reviewer*”, in relation to a reviewable decision, means the person mentioned in the corresponding entry in the second column of the Table in [Schedule 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/10/2025-11-01);
- “*applicable reviewer*”, in relation to a reviewable decision, means the person mentioned in the corresponding entry in the second column of the Table in [Schedule 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/10/2025-12-12);
- “*concerned person*”, in relation to a reviewable decision, means a person who appears to the IFR to be directly affected by the decision;
- “*reviewable decision*” means a decision listed in the first column of the Table in [Schedule 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/10/2025-11-01).
- “*reviewable decision*” means a decision listed in the first column of the Table in [Schedule 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/10/2025-12-12).
#### Request for internal review
@@ -2857,13 +2857,13 @@
- (1) Where the IFR makes a reviewable decision, a concerned person may request a review of that decision by the applicable reviewer.
- (2) A concerned person may request a review by notifying the IFR within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the person is notified of their right to request a review under [section 81](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/81/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/81/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/81/1/a/2025-11-01).
- (3) Where a review of a reviewable decision is requested under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01), the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the request is made, decide whether or not to carry out a review.
- (2) A concerned person may request a review by notifying the IFR within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the person is notified of their right to request a review under [section 81](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/81/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/81/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/81/1/a/2025-12-12).
- (3) Where a review of a reviewable decision is requested under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12), the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the request is made, decide whether or not to carry out a review.
- (4) The IFR may only decide not to carry out a review if—
- (a) an appeal has been made against the reviewable decision under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/2025-11-01) (whether by a concerned person or any other person with a sufficient interest in the decision),
- (a) an appeal has been made against the reviewable decision under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/2025-12-12) (whether by a concerned person or any other person with a sufficient interest in the decision),
- (b) the request is for a review of a decision that is not a reviewable decision, or
@@ -2881,25 +2881,25 @@
- (b) the applicable reviewer is treated as having decided to uphold the reviewable decision, and
- (c) the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice required under [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/a/2025-11-01), publish notice of the fact that the applicable reviewer is treated as having decided to uphold the reviewable decision.
- (c) the IFR must, as soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice required under [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/a/2025-12-12), publish notice of the fact that the applicable reviewer is treated as having decided to uphold the reviewable decision.
- (6) Where the IFR decides to carry out a review of a reviewable decision, it must notify each concerned person of its decision.
- (7) A request for a review under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01) does not suspend the effect of the decision to which the review relates except so far as a direction suspending the effect of the decision is given by the applicable reviewer.
- (7) A request for a review under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12) does not suspend the effect of the decision to which the review relates except so far as a direction suspending the effect of the decision is given by the applicable reviewer.
- (8) But the applicable reviewer may not give a direction suspending the effect of a decision of the IFR to—
- (a) attach a discretionary licence condition to, or vary a discretionary licence condition attached to, an operating licence in a case where the IFR was not required to give notice of attaching or varying the condition by virtue of [section 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/6/2025-11-01);
- (b) give a direction under [section 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01) (directions relating to unsuitable owners and officers);
- (c) specify a competition as a prohibited competition under [section 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-11-01);
- (d) give an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-11-01);
- (e) suspend or revoke an operating licence under [paragraph 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) by virtue of the third aggravating condition in [paragraph 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/8/2025-11-01) of [that Schedule](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) being met.
- (9) In the case of a reviewable decision in relation to which the applicable reviewer is a committee of the Expert Panel, the Chief Executive Officer must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the IFR has given notice under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/6/2025-11-01), establish a committee of the Expert Panel to carry out the review (see [paragraph 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/28/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-11-01)).
- (a) attach a discretionary licence condition to, or vary a discretionary licence condition attached to, an operating licence in a case where the IFR was not required to give notice of attaching or varying the condition by virtue of [section 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/23/6/2025-12-12);
- (b) give a direction under [section 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12) (directions relating to unsuitable owners and officers);
- (c) specify a competition as a prohibited competition under [section 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-12-12);
- (d) give an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-12-12);
- (e) suspend or revoke an operating licence under [paragraph 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) by virtue of the third aggravating condition in [paragraph 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/8/2025-12-12) of [that Schedule](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) being met.
- (9) In the case of a reviewable decision in relation to which the applicable reviewer is a committee of the Expert Panel, the Chief Executive Officer must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the IFR has given notice under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/6/2025-12-12), establish a committee of the Expert Panel to carry out the review (see [paragraph 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/28/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-12-12)).
- (10) In a case where—
@@ -2933,29 +2933,29 @@
- (a) notify each concerned person in relation to the reviewable decision of the applicable reviewer’s decision on a review and the reasons for that decision, and
- (b) as soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice required under [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/a/2025-11-01), publish the decision.
- (4) The IFR must give the notice required under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/a/2025-11-01)—
- (a) where the reviewer is the Board, before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the IFR gave notice under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/6/2025-11-01);
- (b) as soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice required under [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/a/2025-12-12), publish the decision.
- (4) The IFR must give the notice required under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/a/2025-12-12)—
- (a) where the reviewer is the Board, before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the IFR gave notice under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/6/2025-12-12);
- (b) where the reviewer is a committee of the Expert Panel, before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the committee is established.
- (5) The IFR may, if it considers that there are special reasons for doing so, extend by up to a further 14 days the period before the end of which it is to give notice of the decision of the applicable reviewer.
- (6) If the IFR does not give the notice required under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/a/2025-11-01) to each concerned person before the end of the period given by [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/4/2025-11-01) or [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/5/2025-11-01)—
- (6) If the IFR does not give the notice required under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/3/a/2025-12-12) to each concerned person before the end of the period given by [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/4/2025-12-12) or [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/5/2025-12-12)—
- (a) the applicable reviewer is treated as having decided to uphold the reviewable decision, and
- (b) the IFR must—
- (i) as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the period given by [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/4/2025-11-01) or [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/5/2025-11-01), notify each concerned person of the fact that the applicable reviewer is treated as having decided to uphold the reviewable decision, and
- (ii) as soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice required by [sub-paragraph (i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/b/i/2025-11-01), publish notice of that fact.
- (7) The IFR may make rules providing for costs incurred by the IFR in exercising functions under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-11-01) to be payable by a concerned person who requested a review of a reviewable decision where—
- (a) the applicable reviewer has decided to uphold the reviewable decision (but excluding where the applicable reviewer is treated as having upheld the reviewable decision under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/a/2025-11-01)), and
- (i) as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the period given by [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/4/2025-12-12) or [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/5/2025-12-12), notify each concerned person of the fact that the applicable reviewer is treated as having decided to uphold the reviewable decision, and
- (ii) as soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice required by [sub-paragraph (i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/b/i/2025-12-12), publish notice of that fact.
- (7) The IFR may make rules providing for costs incurred by the IFR in exercising functions under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-12-12) to be payable by a concerned person who requested a review of a reviewable decision where—
- (a) the applicable reviewer has decided to uphold the reviewable decision (but excluding where the applicable reviewer is treated as having upheld the reviewable decision under [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/a/2025-12-12)), and
- (b) both the reviewable decision and the applicable reviewer’s decision to uphold it have become final.
@@ -2969,73 +2969,73 @@
- (ii) the time for appealing against the result of the appeal or further appeal has expired without another appeal having been brought.
- (9) Rules made under [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/7/2025-11-01) must require the IFR, in deciding whether to require payment of costs or determining the amount of those costs, to have regard to the financial resources of the concerned person who requested the review.
- (9) Rules made under [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/7/2025-12-12) must require the IFR, in deciding whether to require payment of costs or determining the amount of those costs, to have regard to the financial resources of the concerned person who requested the review.
#### Appeals to the Competition Appeal Tribunal
##### 84
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01) applies to—
- (a) a reviewable decision of the IFR listed in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/3/2025-11-01),
- (b) a decision made by an applicable reviewer under [section 83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2/2025-11-01), and
- (c) a decision treated as having been made by an applicable reviewer by virtue of section [82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/b/2025-11-01) or [83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/a/2025-11-01) (a “deemed decision”).
- (2) A concerned person, or any other person with a sufficient interest, may appeal to the Tribunal against a decision to which [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01) applies.
- (3) The reviewable decisions specified for the purposes of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/a/2025-11-01) are—
- (a) the revocation of an operating licence under [section 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/2025-11-01);
- (b) a deemed determination under [section 32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/5/2025-11-01) that a person is not suitable to be an owner or officer of a club;
- (c) a deemed determination under [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-11-01) that an individual is not suitable to be an owner of a club;
- (d) a deemed determination under [section 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-11-01) that an individual is not suitable to be an officer of a club;
- (e) the making of an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-11-01) (disqualification) in respect of a person;
- (f) the suspension or revocation of an operating licence under [paragraph 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01).
- (4) But a person may not appeal to the Tribunal against a reviewable decision listed in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/3/2025-11-01) if—
- (a) an applicable reviewer has been requested to review that decision under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01) (whether or not by the person), and
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12) applies to—
- (a) a reviewable decision of the IFR listed in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/3/2025-12-12),
- (b) a decision made by an applicable reviewer under [section 83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2/2025-12-12), and
- (c) a decision treated as having been made by an applicable reviewer by virtue of section [82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/b/2025-12-12) or [83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/a/2025-12-12) (a “deemed decision”).
- (2) A concerned person, or any other person with a sufficient interest, may appeal to the Tribunal against a decision to which [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12) applies.
- (3) The reviewable decisions specified for the purposes of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/a/2025-12-12) are—
- (a) the revocation of an operating licence under [section 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/2025-12-12);
- (b) a deemed determination under [section 32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/32/5/2025-12-12) that a person is not suitable to be an owner or officer of a club;
- (c) a deemed determination under [section 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34/2025-12-12) that an individual is not suitable to be an owner of a club;
- (d) a deemed determination under [section 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35/2025-12-12) that an individual is not suitable to be an officer of a club;
- (e) the making of an order under [section 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38/2025-12-12) (disqualification) in respect of a person;
- (f) the suspension or revocation of an operating licence under [paragraph 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/9/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12).
- (4) But a person may not appeal to the Tribunal against a reviewable decision listed in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/3/2025-12-12) if—
- (a) an applicable reviewer has been requested to review that decision under [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12) (whether or not by the person), and
- (b) the applicable reviewer has not made a decision or deemed decision on that review.
- (5) A person appeals to the Tribunal under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2/2025-11-01) by sending the Tribunal a notice of appeal in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules.
- (5) A person appeals to the Tribunal under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2/2025-12-12) by sending the Tribunal a notice of appeal in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules.
- (6) The notice of appeal must be sent within the period specified, in relation to the decision appealed against, in [Part 5B](#p13000) of the Tribunal Procedure Rules.
- (7) An appeal under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2/2025-11-01) does not suspend the effect of the decision to which the appeal relates except so far as a direction suspending the effect of the decision is given by the Tribunal.
- (7) An appeal under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2/2025-12-12) does not suspend the effect of the decision to which the appeal relates except so far as a direction suspending the effect of the decision is given by the Tribunal.
- (8) But the Tribunal may not give a direction suspending the effect of the decision in relation to—
- (a) a decision of the IFR listed in [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01)[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/8/2025-11-01), or
- (b) a decision or deemed decision of an applicable reviewer in respect of a reviewable decision listed in [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01)[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/8/2025-11-01).
- (9) An appeal lies to the Court of Appeal on any point of law arising from a decision of the Tribunal on an appeal under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01).
- (10) An appeal under [subsection (9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/9/2025-11-01) requires the permission of the Tribunal or the Court of Appeal.
- (a) a decision of the IFR listed in [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12)[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/8/2025-12-12), or
- (b) a decision or deemed decision of an applicable reviewer in respect of a reviewable decision listed in [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12)[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/8/2025-12-12).
- (9) An appeal lies to the Court of Appeal on any point of law arising from a decision of the Tribunal on an appeal under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12).
- (10) An appeal under [subsection (9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/9/2025-12-12) requires the permission of the Tribunal or the Court of Appeal.
#### Proceedings before the Competition Appeal Tribunal
##### 85
- (1) The Tribunal must determine any appeal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/2025-11-01) in relation to—
- (a) a reviewable decision listed in [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/3/2025-11-01), or
- (b) a decision or deemed decision of an applicable reviewer under [section 83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2/2025-11-01) in respect of a reviewable decision listed in [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/3/2025-11-01),
- (1) The Tribunal must determine any appeal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/2025-12-12) in relation to—
- (a) a reviewable decision listed in [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/3/2025-12-12), or
- (b) a decision or deemed decision of an applicable reviewer under [section 83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2/2025-12-12) in respect of a reviewable decision listed in [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/3/2025-12-12),
on the merits by reference to the grounds of appeal set out in the notice of appeal.
- (2) The Tribunal must determine any other appeal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/2025-11-01) by applying the same principles as would be applied by the High Court in determining proceedings on judicial review.
- (3) Where [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/85/1/2025-11-01) applies in relation to an appeal, the Tribunal may confirm or set aside the decision which is the subject of the appeal, or any part of it, and may—
- (2) The Tribunal must determine any other appeal under [section 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84/1/2025-12-12) by applying the same principles as would be applied by the High Court in determining proceedings on judicial review.
- (3) Where [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/85/1/2025-12-12) applies in relation to an appeal, the Tribunal may confirm or set aside the decision which is the subject of the appeal, or any part of it, and may—
- (a) remit the matter to the IFR or the applicable reviewer (as the case may be),
@@ -3043,13 +3043,13 @@
- (c) make any other decision which the IFR or the applicable reviewer could have made.
- (4) Where [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/85/2/2025-11-01) applies in relation to an appeal, the Tribunal—
- (4) Where [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/85/2/2025-12-12) applies in relation to an appeal, the Tribunal—
- (a) may dismiss the appeal or quash the whole or part of the decision to which it relates, and
- (b) may, where it quashes the whole or part of that decision, remit the matter to the IFR with a direction to reconsider and make a new decision in accordance with the ruling of the Tribunal.
- (5) In [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/85/1/2025-11-01), the reference to a deemed decision of an applicable reviewer is to a decision that the applicable reviewer is treated as having made by virtue of [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/b/2025-11-01) or [83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/a/2025-11-01).
- (5) In [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/85/1/2025-12-12), the reference to a deemed decision of an applicable reviewer is to a decision that the applicable reviewer is treated as having made by virtue of [section 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82/5/b/2025-12-12) or [83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83/6/a/2025-12-12).
## Part 10 — General
@@ -3061,11 +3061,11 @@
- (1) The IFR may disclose information held in connection with its functions under this Act to—
- (a) a person specified in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/2/2025-11-01), for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of that person’s functions;
- (b) a person specified in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/3/2025-11-01), for a purpose connected with the exercise of the IFR’s functions under this Act.
- (2) The persons specified for the purposes of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/a/2025-11-01) are—
- (a) a person specified in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/2/2025-12-12), for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of that person’s functions;
- (b) a person specified in [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/3/2025-12-12), for a purpose connected with the exercise of the IFR’s functions under this Act.
- (2) The persons specified for the purposes of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/a/2025-12-12) are—
- (a) HMRC;
@@ -3081,7 +3081,7 @@
- (g) the Sports Grounds Safety Authority.
- (3) The persons specified for the purposes of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/b/2025-11-01) are—
- (3) The persons specified for the purposes of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/b/2025-12-12) are—
- (a) the Football Association;
@@ -3099,81 +3099,81 @@
- (a) does not breach any obligation of confidence owed by the IFR, and
- (b) does not breach any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed) (but see [section 88](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2/2025-11-01)).
- (5) Information disclosed under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/2025-11-01) must not be—
- (a) used for a purpose other than the purpose mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/a/2025-11-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/b/2025-11-01) (as the case may be), or
- (b) does not breach any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed) (but see [section 88](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2/2025-12-12)).
- (5) Information disclosed under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/2025-12-12) must not be—
- (a) used for a purpose other than the purpose mentioned in [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/a/2025-12-12) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/1/b/2025-12-12) (as the case may be), or
- (b) further disclosed,
except where the use or disclosure is required by another enactment or is made in pursuance of a court order.
- (6) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/2/2025-11-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/3/2025-11-01) to add, remove or vary a reference to a person.
- (6) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/2/2025-12-12) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/3/2025-12-12) to add, remove or vary a reference to a person.
#### Disclosure of information to the IFR etc
##### 87
- (1) HMRC may disclose information to a person to whom [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-11-01) applies for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of the functions that person has under, or by virtue of, this Act.
- (1) HMRC may disclose information to a person to whom [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-12-12) applies for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of the functions that person has under, or by virtue of, this Act.
- (2) This subsection applies to—
- (a) the IFR;
- (b) a trustee appointed by an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01);
- (c) an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-11-01).
- (3) The disclosure of information to a person to whom [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-11-01) applies in accordance with any provision made by or under this Act—
- (b) a trustee appointed by an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12);
- (c) an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-12-12).
- (3) The disclosure of information to a person to whom [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-12-12) applies in accordance with any provision made by or under this Act—
- (a) does not breach any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, and
- (b) does not breach any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed) (but see [section 88](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2/2025-11-01)).
- (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for, and in connection with, conferring functions on a public authority relating to the disclosure of information by that authority to a person to whom [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-11-01) applies for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of the functions that person has under, or virtue of, this Act.
- (5) In [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/4/2025-11-01), “*public authority*” has the same meaning as in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
- (6) Regulations under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/4/2025-11-01) may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by or under an Act whenever passed or made (including provision made by or under this Act).
- (b) does not breach any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed) (but see [section 88](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2/2025-12-12)).
- (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for, and in connection with, conferring functions on a public authority relating to the disclosure of information by that authority to a person to whom [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-12-12) applies for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of the functions that person has under, or virtue of, this Act.
- (5) In [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/4/2025-12-12), “*public authority*” has the same meaning as in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
- (6) Regulations under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/4/2025-12-12) may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by or under an Act whenever passed or made (including provision made by or under this Act).
#### Restrictions on the disclosure of information
##### 88
- (1) [Subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2/2025-11-01) applies to a duty or power to process information imposed or conferred by or under this Act.
- (1) [Subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2/2025-12-12) applies to a duty or power to process information imposed or conferred by or under this Act.
- (2) A duty or power to which this subsection applies does not operate to require or authorise the processing of information which would contravene the data protection legislation (but the duty or power is to be taken into account in determining whether the processing would contravene that legislation).
- (3) Subsections [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/4/2025-11-01) and [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/5/2025-11-01) apply to a duty or power to publish, or otherwise disclose, information imposed or conferred by or under this Act.
- (4) A person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-11-01) applies must exclude information from disclosure under a duty or power to which this subsection applies if it is—
- (3) Subsections [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/4/2025-12-12) and [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/5/2025-12-12) apply to a duty or power to publish, or otherwise disclose, information imposed or conferred by or under this Act.
- (4) A person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-12-12) applies must exclude information from disclosure under a duty or power to which this subsection applies if it is—
- (a) information the disclosure of which might prejudice the prevention or detection of crime or the investigation or prosecution of an offence, or
- (b) information received (directly or indirectly) from, or that relates to, the National Crime Agency, unless the National Crime Agency consents to that disclosure.
- (5) A person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-11-01) applies may exclude from disclosure under a duty or power to which this subsection applies information the disclosure of which the person considers might significantly harm the legitimate personal or business interests of the person to whom the information relates.
- (6) HMRC information may not be disclosed by a person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-11-01) applies unless HMRC consents to the disclosure.
- (7) If a person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-11-01) applies discloses HMRC information, the information must not be disclosed by the recipient, or by any person obtaining the information directly or indirectly from the recipient, unless HMRC consents to the disclosure.
- (5) A person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-12-12) applies may exclude from disclosure under a duty or power to which this subsection applies information the disclosure of which the person considers might significantly harm the legitimate personal or business interests of the person to whom the information relates.
- (6) HMRC information may not be disclosed by a person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-12-12) applies unless HMRC consents to the disclosure.
- (7) If a person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-12-12) applies discloses HMRC information, the information must not be disclosed by the recipient, or by any person obtaining the information directly or indirectly from the recipient, unless HMRC consents to the disclosure.
- (8) In this section—
- “*the data protection legislation*” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act);
- “*HMRC information*” means information disclosed under [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/1/2025-11-01) or information that is otherwise received by a person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-11-01) applies (directly or indirectly) from, or that relates to, HMRC.
- “*HMRC information*” means information disclosed under [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/1/2025-12-12) or information that is otherwise received by a person to whom [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2/2025-12-12) applies (directly or indirectly) from, or that relates to, HMRC.
#### Information offences
##### 89
Wrongful disclosure 1 A person commits an offence if the person discloses information in contravention of [section 86](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/5/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/5/b/2025-11-01).
Wrongful disclosure of revenue and customs information 2 A person commits an offence if the person, in contravention of [section 88](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/6/2025-11-01) or [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/7/2025-11-01), discloses any revenue and customs information relating to a person whose identity— a is specified in the disclosure, or b can be deduced from it.
Supplementary 3 It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/89/1/2025-11-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/89/2/2025-11-01) to prove that the person reasonably believed— a that the disclosure was lawful, or b that the information had already and lawfully been made available to the public. 4 A person guilty of an offence under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/89/1/2025-11-01) is liable— a on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court, to a fine or to both; b on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, to a fine or to both. 5 Subsections (4) and (5) of section 19 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 apply to an offence under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/89/2/2025-11-01) as they apply to an offence under that section. 6 In this section, “*revenue and customs information relating to a person*” has the same meaning as in section 19 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.
Wrongful disclosure 1 A person commits an offence if the person discloses information in contravention of [section 86](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/5/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/5/b/2025-12-12).
Wrongful disclosure of revenue and customs information 2 A person commits an offence if the person, in contravention of [section 88](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/6/2025-12-12) or [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/7/2025-12-12), discloses any revenue and customs information relating to a person whose identity— a is specified in the disclosure, or b can be deduced from it.
Supplementary 3 It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/89/1/2025-12-12) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/89/2/2025-12-12) to prove that the person reasonably believed— a that the disclosure was lawful, or b that the information had already and lawfully been made available to the public. 4 A person guilty of an offence under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/89/1/2025-12-12) is liable— a on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court, to a fine or to both; b on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, to a fine or to both. 5 Subsections (4) and (5) of section 19 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 apply to an offence under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/89/2/2025-12-12) as they apply to an offence under that section. 6 In this section, “*revenue and customs information relating to a person*” has the same meaning as in section 19 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.
### Rules and regulations
@@ -3181,9 +3181,9 @@
##### 90
- (1) The IFR may make rules containing provision that supplements, or that gives effect to, any provision made by this Act (except provision in [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01)).
- (2) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/3/2025-11-01) to [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/7/2025-11-01) apply in relation to rules made by the IFR under any provision of this Act.
- (1) The IFR may make rules containing provision that supplements, or that gives effect to, any provision made by this Act (except provision in [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12)).
- (2) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/3/2025-12-12) to [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/7/2025-12-12) apply in relation to rules made by the IFR under any provision of this Act.
- (3) Rules made by the IFR may—
@@ -3201,13 +3201,13 @@
- (b) such other persons as the IFR considers appropriate.
- (6) [Subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/5/2025-11-01) does not apply in relation to—
- (6) [Subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/5/2025-12-12) does not apply in relation to—
- (a) amendments to or replacements of rules, if the IFR considers the changes to be minor;
- (b) levy rules, or to amendments to or replacements of levy rules (see [section 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/1/2025-11-01) to [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/3/2025-11-01) for provision about consultation before the making of levy rules);
- (c) revenue rules, or to amendments to or replacements of revenue rules (see [paragraph 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/12/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/12/3/2025-11-01) and [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/12/5/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01) for provision about consultation before the making of revenue rules).
- (b) levy rules, or to amendments to or replacements of levy rules (see [section 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/1/2025-12-12) to [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/54/3/2025-12-12) for provision about consultation before the making of levy rules);
- (c) revenue rules, or to amendments to or replacements of revenue rules (see [paragraph 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/12/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/12/3/2025-12-12) and [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/12/5/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12) for provision about consultation before the making of revenue rules).
- (7) As soon as reasonably practicable after making, amending or replacing rules, the IFR must—
@@ -3215,7 +3215,7 @@
- (b) notify the Secretary of State.
- (8) Any provision in this Act that permits or requires the IFR to make provision in rules is without prejudice to the generality of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/1/2025-11-01).
- (8) Any provision in this Act that permits or requires the IFR to make provision in rules is without prejudice to the generality of [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/1/2025-12-12).
#### Regulations
@@ -3235,31 +3235,31 @@
- (a) regulations under—
- (i) [section 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-11-01);
- (ii) [section 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/5/2025-11-01);
- (iii) [section 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/b/2025-11-01);
- (iv) [section 86](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/6/2025-11-01);
- (v) [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-11-01)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/4/2025-11-01);
- (vi) [section 92](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/3/2025-11-01);
- (vii) [paragraph 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/16/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-11-01);
- (viii) [paragraph 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/23/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/23/3/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-11-01);
- (ix) [paragraph 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/15/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01);
- (i) [section 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/2/3/2025-12-12);
- (ii) [section 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/22/5/2025-12-12);
- (iii) [section 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/56/2/b/2025-12-12);
- (iv) [section 86](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86/6/2025-12-12);
- (v) [section 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/2025-12-12)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87/4/2025-12-12);
- (vi) [section 92](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/3/2025-12-12);
- (vii) [paragraph 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/16/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-12-12);
- (viii) [paragraph 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/23/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/paragraph/23/3/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-12-12);
- (ix) [paragraph 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/15/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12);
- (b) regulations under any other provision of this Act that amend or repeal provision made by an Act.
- (4) Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this Act is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
- (5) If a draft of an instrument containing regulations under this Act would, apart from [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/91/5/2025-11-01), be treated for the purposes of the Standing Orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument.
- (6) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/91/2025-11-01) does not apply to regulations under [section 100](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/2025-11-01).
- (5) If a draft of an instrument containing regulations under this Act would, apart from [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/91/5/2025-12-12), be treated for the purposes of the Standing Orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument.
- (6) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/91/2025-12-12) does not apply to regulations under [section 100](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/2025-12-12).
### Definitions etc
@@ -3275,7 +3275,7 @@
- “*conflict of interest*”, in relation to a person, means a financial or other interest which is likely to prejudicially affect the discharge by the person of the person’s functions;
- “*the financial resources threshold requirement*” means the threshold requirement in [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/2/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01);
- “*the financial resources threshold requirement*” means the threshold requirement in [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/2/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12);
- “*the Football Association*” means the Football Association Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales (company number 00077797);
@@ -3285,7 +3285,7 @@
- “*information*” includes— information in the form of a document, whether in draft or in final form; information in any other form;
- “*the non-financial resources threshold requirement*” means the threshold requirement in [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01);
- “*the non-financial resources threshold requirement*” means the threshold requirement in [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12);
- “*registered society*” means a registered society as defined by section 1 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014;
@@ -3299,9 +3299,9 @@
- (b) would amount to the commission of such an offence if done in England and Wales.
- (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to change the definition of “serious criminal conduct” in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/2/2025-11-01).
- (4) Before making regulations under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/3/2025-11-01), the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
- (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to change the definition of “serious criminal conduct” in [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/2/2025-12-12).
- (4) Before making regulations under [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/92/3/2025-12-12), the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
- (5) Any notification required to be given by or under this Act must be given in writing.
@@ -3309,7 +3309,7 @@
##### 93
[Schedule 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/11/2025-11-01) sets out terms defined by this Act for the purposes of more than one provision.
[Schedule 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/11/2025-12-12) sets out terms defined by this Act for the purposes of more than one provision.
### General
@@ -3317,11 +3317,11 @@
##### 94
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/94/2025-11-01) applies in relation to—
- (1) [This section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/94/2025-12-12) applies in relation to—
- (a) a provision of this Act which requires the IFR to consult another person;
- (b) the provision made by [section 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/5/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/5/a/2025-11-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/5/b/2025-11-01).
- (b) the provision made by [section 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/5/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/5/a/2025-12-12) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/10/5/b/2025-12-12).
- (2) If, before the provision came into force (and whether before or after the passing of this Act), the Secretary of State or the IFR (as the case may be) did anything which would have satisfied the requirements of the provision to any extent if—
@@ -3329,9 +3329,9 @@
- (b) in the case of anything done by the IFR, the provision had been in force,
the IFR may elect for [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/94/3/2025-11-01) to apply.
- (3) Where [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/94/3/2025-11-01) applies, requirements on the IFR under the provision must be treated as satisfied to that extent.
the IFR may elect for [subsection (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/94/3/2025-12-12) to apply.
- (3) Where [this subsection](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/94/3/2025-12-12) applies, requirements on the IFR under the provision must be treated as satisfied to that extent.
#### Offences by officers of clubs and bodies corporate
@@ -3345,7 +3345,7 @@
the officer (as well as the club or the body corporate) is guilty of the offence and is liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
- (2) If the affairs of a body corporate other than a club are managed by its members, [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/95/1/2025-11-01) applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with the member’s functions of management as if the member were an officer of the body corporate.
- (2) If the affairs of a body corporate other than a club are managed by its members, [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/95/1/2025-12-12) applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with the member’s functions of management as if the member were an officer of the body corporate.
- (3) In this section, “*officer*”, in relation to a body corporate other than a club, means—
@@ -3409,7 +3409,7 @@
##### 97
- (1) The IFR must pay into the Consolidated Fund any amounts received by it under [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-11-01) (levy) that are attributable to—
- (1) The IFR must pay into the Consolidated Fund any amounts received by it under [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-12-12) (levy) that are attributable to—
- (a) the recovery of the IFR’s initial costs, or
@@ -3419,43 +3419,43 @@
- (3) The IFR’s “relevant receipts”, in respect of a financial year, are any amounts received by it during the year that are attributable to—
- (a) any interest payable on an amount of levy by virtue of [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-11-01)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/7/2025-11-01),
- (b) any penalty imposed under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01), or
- (c) any interest payable on any such penalty under [paragraph 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/13/2025-11-01) of that Schedule.
- (a) any interest payable on an amount of levy by virtue of [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-12-12)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/7/2025-12-12),
- (b) any penalty imposed under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12), or
- (c) any interest payable on any such penalty under [paragraph 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/13/2025-12-12) of that Schedule.
- (4) The IFR’s “litigation costs” in respect of a financial year are the costs incurred by it during the year in connection with litigation.
- (5) The Secretary of State may give a direction to the IFR as to how the IFR is to comply with its duty under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/2/2025-11-01).
- (6) A direction under [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/5/2025-11-01) may in particular—
- (a) specify descriptions of costs that are, or are not, to be regarded as incurred in connection with litigation for the purposes of [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/4/2025-11-01),
- (5) The Secretary of State may give a direction to the IFR as to how the IFR is to comply with its duty under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/2/2025-12-12).
- (6) A direction under [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/5/2025-12-12) may in particular—
- (a) specify descriptions of costs that are, or are not, to be regarded as incurred in connection with litigation for the purposes of [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/4/2025-12-12),
- (b) relate to the calculation and timing of the deduction in respect of the IFR’s litigation costs, and
- (c) specify the time when any payment is required to be made to the Secretary of State.
- (7) A direction under [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/5/2025-11-01) may also require the IFR, at times specified in the direction, to provide the Secretary of State with information specified in the direction relating to costs incurred by the IFR in connection with litigation.
- (8) The Secretary of State must pay into the Consolidated Fund any amounts received under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/2/2025-11-01).
- (7) A direction under [subsection (5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/5/2025-12-12) may also require the IFR, at times specified in the direction, to provide the Secretary of State with information specified in the direction relating to costs incurred by the IFR in connection with litigation.
- (8) The Secretary of State must pay into the Consolidated Fund any amounts received under [subsection (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/97/2/2025-12-12).
- (9) In this section—
- “*financial year*” means— the period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force and ending with 31 March in the following year, and each successive period of 12 months;
- “*the IFR’s initial costs*” and “the Secretary of State’s establishment costs” have the same meaning as in [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-11-01).
- “*the IFR’s initial costs*” and “the Secretary of State’s establishment costs” have the same meaning as in [section 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-12-12).
#### Minor and consequential amendments
##### 98
- (1) [Schedule 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/2025-11-01) makes minor and consequential amendments.
- (1) [Schedule 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/2025-12-12) makes minor and consequential amendments.
- (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act.
- (3) Regulations under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/98/2025-11-01) may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by or under an Act passed—
- (3) Regulations under [this section](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/98/2025-12-12) may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by or under an Act passed—
- (a) before this Act, or
@@ -3465,7 +3465,7 @@
##### 99
- (1) Subject to [subsections (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/99/2/2025-11-01) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/99/3/2025-11-01), this Act extends to England and Wales only.
- (1) Subject to [subsections (2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/99/2/2025-12-12) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/99/3/2025-12-12), this Act extends to England and Wales only.
- (2) Any amendment, repeal or revocation made by this Act has the same extent as the provision amended, repealed or revoked.
@@ -3475,21 +3475,21 @@
##### 100
- (1) Subject to subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/2/2025-11-01), this Act comes into force on such day or days as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.
- (1) Subject to subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/2/2025-12-12), this Act comes into force on such day or days as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.
- (2) This section and the following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—
- (a) [Part 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/1/2025-11-01) (and [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-11-01));
- (b) [Part 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/2/2025-11-01) (and Schedules [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-11-01) and [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/3/2025-11-01));
- (c) [paragraph 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/paragraph/7/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/2025-11-01) (and [section 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/20/2025-11-01) so far as relating to that paragraph);
- (d) sections [88](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2025-11-01) and [90](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/2025-11-01) to [94](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/94/2025-11-01) (and [Schedule 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/11/2025-11-01));
- (e) paragraphs [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/1/2025-11-01) to [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/4/2025-11-01) and [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/9/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/2025-11-01) (and [section 98](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/98/2025-11-01)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/98/1/2025-11-01) so far as relating to those paragraphs);
- (f) sections [99](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/99/2025-11-01) and [101](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/101/2025-11-01);
- (a) [Part 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/1/2025-12-12) (and [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-12-12));
- (b) [Part 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/part/2/2025-12-12) (and Schedules [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/2/2025-12-12) and [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/3/2025-12-12));
- (c) [paragraph 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/paragraph/7/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/2025-12-12) (and [section 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/20/2025-12-12) so far as relating to that paragraph);
- (d) sections [88](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/88/2025-12-12) and [90](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/90/2025-12-12) to [94](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/94/2025-12-12) (and [Schedule 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/11/2025-12-12));
- (e) paragraphs [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/1/2025-12-12) to [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/4/2025-12-12) and [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/9/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/2025-12-12) (and [section 98](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/98/2025-12-12)[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/98/1/2025-12-12) so far as relating to those paragraphs);
- (f) sections [99](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/99/2025-12-12) and [101](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/101/2025-12-12);
- (g) any other provision of this Act so far as it—
@@ -3497,13 +3497,13 @@
- (ii) imposes a duty or confers power to make rules, or
- (iii) is otherwise necessary for enabling the exercise of a duty or power within [sub-paragraph (i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/2/g/i/2025-11-01) or [(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/2/g/ii/2025-11-01) on or after the day on which this Act is passed.
- (3) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/1/2025-11-01) may appoint different days for different purposes.
- (iii) is otherwise necessary for enabling the exercise of a duty or power within [sub-paragraph (i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/2/g/i/2025-12-12) or [(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/2/g/ii/2025-12-12) on or after the day on which this Act is passed.
- (3) Regulations under [subsection (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/1/2025-12-12) may appoint different days for different purposes.
- (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.
- (5) Regulations under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/4/2025-11-01) may make different provision for different purposes.
- (5) Regulations under [subsection (4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/100/4/2025-12-12) may make different provision for different purposes.
- (6) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.
@@ -4341,11 +4341,11 @@
The threshold requirements are—
- (a) the financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/2/2025-11-01)),
- (b) the non-financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2025-11-01)), and
- (c) the fan engagement threshold requirement (see [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/2025-11-01)).
- (a) the financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/2/2025-12-12)),
- (b) the non-financial resources threshold requirement (see [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2025-12-12)), and
- (c) the fan engagement threshold requirement (see [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/2025-12-12)).
#### Financial resources
@@ -4357,13 +4357,13 @@
- (a) the corporate structure of the club and, where the club is part of a group, the group;
- (b) the club’s latest financial plan (see [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/paragraph/2/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/2025-11-01)), including in particular—
- (b) the club’s latest financial plan (see [paragraph 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/paragraph/2/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/2025-12-12)), including in particular—
- (i) any financial risks identified in the plan, and
- (ii) any plans described in the plan for managing those risks;
- (c) the club’s strategic business plan (see [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-11-01)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/5/2025-11-01));
- (c) the club’s strategic business plan (see [section 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/2025-12-12)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/16/5/2025-12-12));
- (d) the specified competition in relation to which a relevant team is operated by the club;
@@ -4383,7 +4383,7 @@
- (b) the qualifications, experience, training and performance of the club’s owners and officers;
- (c) the club’s corporate governance arrangements, including the club’s latest corporate governance statement (see [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/paragraph/4/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/2025-11-01));
- (c) the club’s corporate governance arrangements, including the club’s latest corporate governance statement (see [paragraph 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/paragraph/4/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/5/2025-12-12));
- (d) the specified competition in relation to which a relevant team is operated by the club;
@@ -4415,7 +4415,7 @@
- (3) Matters that relate to the club’s heritage include matters relating to—
- (a) the club’s home ground (within the meaning of [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-11-01));
- (a) the club’s home ground (within the meaning of [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-12-12));
- (b) any emblem or crest of a relevant team operated by the club;
@@ -4423,13 +4423,13 @@
- (d) the name of a relevant team operated by the club.
- (4) If the club is in relevant insolvency proceedings (within the meaning given by [paragraph 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/13/2025-11-01)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/13/3/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-11-01)) [sub-paragraph (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/1/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/1/b/2025-11-01) applies to the extent that the power to make decisions about the relevant matters remains exercisable by the club.
- (4) If the club is in relevant insolvency proceedings (within the meaning given by [paragraph 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/13/2025-12-12)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/paragraph/13/3/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/1/2025-12-12)) [sub-paragraph (1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/1/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/paragraph/4/1/b/2025-12-12) applies to the extent that the power to make decisions about the relevant matters remains exercisable by the club.
#### Interpretation
##### 5
For the purposes of [this Schedule](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-11-01)—
For the purposes of [this Schedule](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/4/2025-12-12)—
- (a) an undertaking (within the meaning of Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998) is part of a group if one or more bodies corporate which are comprised in the undertaking are members of the same group as one or more other bodies corporate;
@@ -4717,51 +4717,51 @@
- (a) a condition attached to an operating licence held by it;
- (b) a requirement imposed on it by section [27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-11-01) or [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2025-11-01);
- (c) a direction given to it under [section 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2025-11-01), [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01) or [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-11-01);
- (d) a requirement imposed on it by or under an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01);
- (e) a duty or prohibition imposed on it by any of sections [45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-11-01) to [53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-11-01);
- (f) a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01);
- (g) an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-11-01);
- (b) a requirement imposed on it by section [27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-12-12) or [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2025-12-12);
- (c) a direction given to it under [section 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2025-12-12), [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12) or [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-12-12);
- (d) a requirement imposed on it by or under an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12);
- (e) a duty or prohibition imposed on it by any of sections [45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/45/2025-12-12) to [53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/53/2025-12-12);
- (f) a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12);
- (g) an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-12-12);
- (h) any rule made by the IFR.
- (3) A club also commits a relevant infringement if the club fails to co-operate with or assist, or otherwise obstructs—
- (a) an individual appointed as an officer by virtue of an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-11-01);
- (b) a trustee appointed by virtue of an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01);
- (c) an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-11-01);
- (d) a skilled person appointed by virtue of [paragraph 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/5/2025-11-01) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-11-01).
- (a) an individual appointed as an officer by virtue of an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-12-12);
- (b) a trustee appointed by virtue of an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12);
- (c) an expert reporter appointed under [section 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66/2025-12-12);
- (d) a skilled person appointed by virtue of [paragraph 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/5/2025-12-12) of [Schedule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/2025-12-12).
- (4) A club is deemed to have committed a relevant infringement if—
- (a) instead of granting the club a full operating licence in accordance with [section 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-11-01)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/a/2025-11-01), the IFR—
- (i) specifies a further period for which the club’s provisional operating licence is to have effect in accordance with [section 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-11-01)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/b/2025-11-01), or
- (ii) revokes the club’s provisional operating licence in accordance with [section 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/2025-11-01);
- (a) instead of granting the club a full operating licence in accordance with [section 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-12-12)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/a/2025-12-12), the IFR—
- (i) specifies a further period for which the club’s provisional operating licence is to have effect in accordance with [section 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/2025-12-12)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/18/6/b/2025-12-12), or
- (ii) revokes the club’s provisional operating licence in accordance with [section 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/19/2025-12-12);
- (b) an owner of the club fails to comply with—
- (i) a direction given to the owner under [section 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-11-01) or [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01), or
- (ii) a requirement imposed on the owner by or under an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01);
- (c) an officer of the club fails to comply with a direction given to the officer under [section 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2025-11-01) or [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01);
- (i) a direction given to the owner under [section 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-12-12) or [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12), or
- (ii) a requirement imposed on the owner by or under an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12);
- (c) an officer of the club fails to comply with a direction given to the officer under [section 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2025-12-12) or [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12);
- (d) an owner or officer of the club fails to co-operate with or assist, or otherwise obstructs—
- (i) an individual appointed as an officer by virtue of an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-11-01);
- (ii) a trustee appointed by virtue of an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01).
- (i) an individual appointed as an officer by virtue of an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-12-12);
- (ii) a trustee appointed by virtue of an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12).
#### Relevant infringements committed by owners of clubs
@@ -4769,23 +4769,23 @@
An owner of a club commits a relevant infringement if the owner—
- (a) fails to comply with a requirement imposed on the owner by [section 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-11-01) or [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2025-11-01);
- (a) fails to comply with a requirement imposed on the owner by [section 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-12-12) or [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2025-12-12);
- (b) fails to comply with—
- (i) a direction given to the owner under [section 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-11-01) or [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01), or
- (ii) a requirement imposed on the owner by or under an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01);
- (i) a direction given to the owner under [section 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39/2025-12-12) or [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12), or
- (ii) a requirement imposed on the owner by or under an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12);
- (c) fails to co-operate with or assist, or otherwise obstructs—
- (i) an individual appointed as an officer by virtue of an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-11-01);
- (ii) a trustee appointed by virtue of an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01);
- (d) fails to comply with a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01);
- (e) fails to comply with an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-11-01);
- (i) an individual appointed as an officer by virtue of an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-12-12);
- (ii) a trustee appointed by virtue of an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12);
- (d) fails to comply with a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12);
- (e) fails to comply with an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-12-12);
- (f) fails to comply with any rule made by the IFR.
@@ -4795,19 +4795,19 @@
An officer of a club commits a relevant infringement if the officer—
- (a) fails to comply with a requirement imposed on the officer by [section 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-11-01) or [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2025-11-01);
- (b) fails to comply with a direction given to the officer under [section 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2025-11-01) or [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-11-01);
- (a) fails to comply with a requirement imposed on the officer by [section 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-12-12) or [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33/2025-12-12);
- (b) fails to comply with a direction given to the officer under [section 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40/2025-12-12) or [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41/2025-12-12);
- (c) fails to co-operate with or assist, or otherwise obstructs—
- (i) an individual appointed as an officer by virtue of an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-11-01);
- (ii) a trustee appointed by virtue of an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-11-01);
- (d) fails to comply with a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01);
- (e) fails to comply with an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-11-01);
- (i) an individual appointed as an officer by virtue of an order under [section 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42/2025-12-12);
- (ii) a trustee appointed by virtue of an order under [section 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43/2025-12-12);
- (d) fails to comply with a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12);
- (e) fails to comply with an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-12-12);
- (f) fails to comply with any rule made by the IFR.
@@ -4821,7 +4821,7 @@
- (b) the relevant infringement is connected to a senior management function carried out by the senior manager.
- (2) A senior manager also commits a relevant infringement if the senior manager fails to comply with a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01).
- (2) A senior manager also commits a relevant infringement if the senior manager fails to comply with a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12).
#### Relevant infringements committed by specified competition organisers
@@ -4829,15 +4829,15 @@
A specified competition organiser commits a relevant infringement if the organiser fails to comply with—
- (a) a commitment accepted by the IFR under [section 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/2025-11-01);
- (b) a requirement imposed by [section 55](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/2025-11-01) (duties to notify and consult with the IFR);
- (c) a distribution order made under [section 62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-11-01);
- (d) a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-11-01);
- (e) an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-11-01);
- (a) a commitment accepted by the IFR under [section 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/24/2025-12-12);
- (b) a requirement imposed by [section 55](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/55/2025-12-12) (duties to notify and consult with the IFR);
- (c) a distribution order made under [section 62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/62/2025-12-12);
- (d) a commitment accepted under [section 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70/2025-12-12);
- (e) an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-12-12);
- (f) any rule made by the IFR.
@@ -4847,13 +4847,13 @@
A person who is not a club, an owner or officer of a club or a specified competition organiser commits a relevant infringement if the person fails to comply with a requirement imposed on the person by—
- (a) [section 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-11-01) (duty to notify where prospect of becoming a new owner or officer);
- (b) [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-11-01) (duty not to dispose of etc home ground without approval);
- (c) [section 47](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/2025-11-01) (duty not to appoint administrator without approval);
- (d) an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-11-01);
- (a) [section 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/27/2025-12-12) (duty to notify where prospect of becoming a new owner or officer);
- (b) [section 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/46/2025-12-12) (duty not to dispose of etc home ground without approval);
- (c) [section 47](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/47/2025-12-12) (duty not to appoint administrator without approval);
- (d) an urgent direction under [section 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79/2025-12-12);
- (e) any rule made by the IFR.
@@ -4967,11 +4967,11 @@
##### 1
Paragraphs [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/2/2025-11-01) and [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) apply where—
- (a) the IFR determines that a person (“*P*”) has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with an information requirement (see [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-11-01)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2/2025-11-01)), or
- (b) the IFR is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that P has committed an offence under [section 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/78/2025-11-01).
Paragraphs [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/2/2025-12-12) and [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) apply where—
- (a) the IFR determines that a person (“*P*”) has, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with an information requirement (see [section 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2025-12-12)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75/2/2025-12-12)), or
- (b) the IFR is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that P has committed an offence under [section 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/78/2025-12-12).
#### Censure statements
@@ -4995,9 +4995,9 @@
- (1) The IFR may impose a financial penalty on P.
- (2) The amount of a penalty imposed under this paragraph may be such amount as the IFR considers appropriate, provided it does not exceed the amount set out in whichever of sub-paragraphs [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/5/2025-11-01) to [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/2025-11-01) applies.
- (3) Where the IFR imposes a penalty under this paragraph it may provide that the amount of the penalty is reduced to, or by, a specified amount if the penalty is paid before a day specified in a decision notice under [section 77](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/2025-11-01).
- (2) The amount of a penalty imposed under this paragraph may be such amount as the IFR considers appropriate, provided it does not exceed the amount set out in whichever of sub-paragraphs [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/5/2025-12-12) to [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/2025-12-12) applies.
- (3) Where the IFR imposes a penalty under this paragraph it may provide that the amount of the penalty is reduced to, or by, a specified amount if the penalty is paid before a day specified in a decision notice under [section 77](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/2025-12-12).
- (4) The amount of a penalty imposed under this paragraph must be—
@@ -5015,9 +5015,9 @@
- (c) in the case of a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the amount specified in—
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/6/a/2025-11-01), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/6/b/2025-11-01), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/6/a/2025-12-12), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/6/b/2025-12-12), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (6) Where P is a body that is not a regulated club but has been a regulated club, the maximum amount of a penalty that may be imposed under this paragraph is—
@@ -5035,9 +5035,9 @@
- (c) in the case of a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the amount specified in—
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/a/2025-11-01), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/b/2025-11-01), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/a/2025-12-12), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/b/2025-12-12), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (7) Where P is an owner of a club (including where P is also a senior manager or other officer of the club), the maximum amount of a penalty that may be imposed under this paragraph is—
@@ -5047,9 +5047,9 @@
- (c) in the case of a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the amount specified in—
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/6/a/2025-11-01), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/6/b/2025-11-01), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/6/a/2025-12-12), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/6/b/2025-12-12), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (8) Where P is an officer of a club (including where P is a senior manager of the club, but not where P is also an owner of the club), the maximum amount of a penalty that may be imposed under this paragraph is—
@@ -5067,9 +5067,9 @@
- (c) in the case of a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the amount specified in—
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/a/2025-11-01), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/b/2025-11-01), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/a/2025-12-12), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/b/2025-12-12), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (9) In any other case, the maximum amount of a penalty that may be imposed under this paragraph is—
@@ -5079,11 +5079,11 @@
- (c) in the case of a combination of a fixed amount and an amount calculated by reference to a daily rate, the amount specified in—
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/a/2025-11-01), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/b/2025-11-01), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (10) Where a club or body is an undertaking that is part of a group, references in sub-paragraphs [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/5/2025-11-01), [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/2025-11-01) and [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/7/2025-11-01) to the revenue of the club or body are to the revenue of that group.
- (i) [paragraph (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/a/2025-12-12), in relation to the fixed amount, and
- (ii) [paragraph (b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/b/2025-12-12), in relation to the amount calculated by reference to a daily rate.
- (10) Where a club or body is an undertaking that is part of a group, references in sub-paragraphs [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/5/2025-12-12), [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/2025-12-12) and [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/7/2025-12-12) to the revenue of the club or body are to the revenue of that group.
## Part 2 — Sanctions relating to relevant infringements
@@ -5317,7 +5317,7 @@
##### 10
For the purposes of paragraphs [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) and [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01)—
For the purposes of paragraphs [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) and [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12)—
- (a) an undertaking (with the meaning of Part 1 of the Competition Act 1998) is part of a group if one or more bodies corporate which are comprised in the undertaking are members of the same group as one or more other bodies corporate;
@@ -5333,19 +5333,19 @@
##### 11
- (1) In imposing a penalty under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01) by reference to a daily rate—
- (a) no account is to be taken of any days before the IFR gives the person concerned a warning notice under [section 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/76/2025-11-01), and
- (1) In imposing a penalty under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12) by reference to a daily rate—
- (a) no account is to be taken of any days before the IFR gives the person concerned a warning notice under [section 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/76/2025-12-12), and
- (b) unless (whether before or after the penalty is imposed) the IFR determines an earlier day, the amount payable ceases to accumulate at the beginning of the day on which the conduct giving rise to the penalty ceases.
- (2) Where the IFR imposes a penalty under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01) by reference to a daily rate, the decision notice under [section 77](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/2025-11-01) must state the day on which the amount first starts to accumulate and the day or days on which it might cease to accumulate.
- (2) Where the IFR imposes a penalty under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12) by reference to a daily rate, the decision notice under [section 77](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77/2025-12-12) must state the day on which the amount first starts to accumulate and the day or days on which it might cease to accumulate.
#### Revenue and remuneration
##### 12
- (1) For the purposes of paragraphs [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) and [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01), the IFR may by rules (“revenue rules”) make provision for determining—
- (1) For the purposes of paragraphs [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) and [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12), the IFR may by rules (“revenue rules”) make provision for determining—
- (a) a person’s total and daily revenue;
@@ -5363,7 +5363,7 @@
- (3) Before making, amending or replacing revenue rules the IFR must consult the Secretary of State.
- (4) [Sub-paragraph (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/12/3/2025-11-01) does not apply in relation to amendments to or replacements of revenue rules if the IFR considers the changes to be minor.
- (4) [Sub-paragraph (3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/12/3/2025-12-12) does not apply in relation to amendments to or replacements of revenue rules if the IFR considers the changes to be minor.
- (5) The consultation must include a draft of the proposed revenue rules.
@@ -5371,7 +5371,7 @@
##### 13
- (1) If the whole or part of a penalty imposed under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01) is not paid by the day by which it is required to be paid, the unpaid balance carries interest at an annual percentage rate of 5% plus the Bank of England base rate.
- (1) If the whole or part of a penalty imposed under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12) is not paid by the day by which it is required to be paid, the unpaid balance carries interest at an annual percentage rate of 5% plus the Bank of England base rate.
- (2) But the IFR may, by notice to the person on whom the penalty is imposed, provide that this paragraph does not apply in relation to the penalty.
@@ -5379,7 +5379,7 @@
##### 14
- (1) Where a penalty imposed under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01), or any part of such a penalty, has not been paid by the day by which it is required to be paid, the IFR may recover from the person on whom the penalty was imposed any amount of the penalty and interest that has not been paid.
- (1) Where a penalty imposed under paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12) or [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12), or any part of such a penalty, has not been paid by the day by which it is required to be paid, the IFR may recover from the person on whom the penalty was imposed any amount of the penalty and interest that has not been paid.
- (2) Such an amount may be recovered as a civil debt due to the IFR.
@@ -5389,17 +5389,17 @@
The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the amounts for the time being specified in—
- (a) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/a/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/a/ii/2025-11-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/b/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/b/ii/2025-11-01) of [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/2025-11-01);
- (b) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/a/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/a/ii/2025-11-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/b/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/b/ii/2025-11-01) of [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01)[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/2025-11-01);
- (c) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/a/2025-11-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/b/2025-11-01) of [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-11-01)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/2025-11-01);
- (d) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/a/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/a/ii/2025-11-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/b/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/b/ii/2025-11-01) of [paragraph 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/2025-11-01);
- (e) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/a/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/a/ii/2025-11-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/b/2025-11-01)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/b/ii/2025-11-01) of [paragraph 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/2025-11-01);
- (f) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/a/2025-11-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/b/2025-11-01) of [paragraph 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-11-01)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/10/2025-11-01).
- (a) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/a/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/a/ii/2025-12-12) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/b/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/b/ii/2025-12-12) of [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/6/2025-12-12);
- (b) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/a/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/a/ii/2025-12-12) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/b/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/b/ii/2025-12-12) of [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12)[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/8/2025-12-12);
- (c) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/a/2025-12-12) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/b/2025-12-12) of [paragraph 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2025-12-12)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3/9/2025-12-12);
- (d) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/a/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/a/ii/2025-12-12) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/b/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/b/ii/2025-12-12) of [paragraph 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/7/2025-12-12);
- (e) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/a/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/a/ii/2025-12-12) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/b/2025-12-12)[(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/b/ii/2025-12-12) of [paragraph 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12)[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/2025-12-12);
- (f) paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/a/2025-12-12) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/9/b/2025-12-12) of [paragraph 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/2025-12-12)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6/10/2025-12-12).
## Schedule 10
@@ -5758,9 +5758,9 @@
#### Short title
#### Conditions for being an owner
#### Constitution of the IFR
#### Interpretation
#### Membership
#### Transfer schemes
@@ -5778,31 +5778,31 @@
#### Interpretation
#### Financial plans
#### Procedure for accepting a commitment or requested variation
#### Introduction
#### Application of Schedule
#### Relevant infringements committed by owners of clubs
#### Relevant infringements committed by officers of clubs
#### Relevant infringements committed by senior managers of clubs
#### Relevant infringements committed by specified competition organisers
#### Relevant infringements committed by other persons
#### Power to ask questions
#### Introduction
#### Relevant infringements committed by owners of clubs
#### Relevant infringements committed by officers of clubs
#### Relevant infringements committed by senior managers of clubs
#### Relevant infringements committed by specified competition organisers
#### Relevant infringements committed by other persons
#### Application of this Schedule
#### Introduction
#### Censure statements
#### Financial penalties
#### Censure statements
#### Appointment of a skilled person
#### Interpretation
@@ -5816,7 +5816,7 @@
#### Power to amend figures
#### Public Records Act 1958
#### Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967
## Editorial notes
@@ -6263,3 +6263,141 @@
[^key-9a6df51b0744c15d50900aae4f577e74]: [S. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/66) in force at 1.11.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1134](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1134), [reg. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1134/regulation/2/b)
[^key-2ae27776ac19e9d018f825a808ddc70c]: [S. 73](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/73) in force at 1.11.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1134](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1134), [reg. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1134/regulation/2/c)
[^key-3b158052b1d6a0fc903bb669c86e2889]: [S. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/89) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/iii)
[^key-de2a77673f9b194492bbbf0d51c4edea]: [Sch. 12 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/5) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(vi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/vi)
[^key-12a4ba8b9dae599c0e16e10163601710]: [Sch. 12 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/7) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(vi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/vi)
[^key-28559fa2e319c0d2daf62bf8df1e2e79]: [Sch. 12 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/8) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(vi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/vi)
[^key-4bab057f7eccab239162309c9ebf0b67]: [Sch. 12 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/10) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(vi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/vi)
[^key-f524c5fe3cf489e1a645de36e9bf8af5]: [S. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/26) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/i)
[^key-cbe10d366b596307c901e3748c8eca26]: [S. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/33) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/ii)
[^key-7f7576ffcf63a951300a8b2b29abdd09]: [S. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/34) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/iii)
[^key-11aaa03e673d391bde5c3f7f95e7108c]: [S. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/35) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/iv)
[^key-ac49864ca0a6fb2ce348fd3fd0813047]: [S. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/36) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/v)
[^key-7436e746974c6eb1a61fcfa882a649c6]: [S. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/37) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(vi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/vi)
[^key-46b3372d1714300238b38477eb6c86ce]: [S. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/38) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(vii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/vii)
[^key-6df00d4c377b2fb30aae48966d81fead]: [S. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/39) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(viii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/viii)
[^key-05eef871c8c4b903b2f247e26570fa2c]: [S. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/40) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(ix)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/ix)
[^key-bb6a34a720858cf993b205ccf2a09301]: [S. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/41) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(x)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/x)
[^key-cda587d4b717e84d2fbb81edc046229f]: [S. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/42) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(xi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/xi)
[^key-9286cf8b72f6b0d80f0d60f0626afb3b]: [S. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/43) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(xii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/xii)
[^key-726ffcbabf94396c0277d241ee67eef3]: [S. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/44) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(a)(xiii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/a/xiii)
[^key-429abb80985d1a5d56092c64dfec4c35]: [S. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/67) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/i)
[^key-ea2c316418105761edc9cec42c3be5f9]: [S. 68](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/68) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/iii)
[^key-dc07b580f599d744c8f14ce8cba4a871]: [S. 69](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/69) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/v)
[^key-9a60b68de15c24fb2f89ab70b561e70d]: [S. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/70) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(vi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/vi)
[^key-9b7fb15862a8f8a7ddfbe20f921770ea]: [S. 71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/71) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(vii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/vii)
[^key-944529fa5f61e5902ad1dedbc40e7b53]: [S. 72](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/72) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(viii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/viii)
[^key-513b2a40f283e832d8bb777df3407d92]: [S. 74](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/74) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ix)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ix)
[^key-6594caa4790690d6e1f11f0b50e7c6e3]: [S. 75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/75) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/i)
[^key-e9dd1000c35b36b6045dc5b7d12093a5]: [S. 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/76) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/iii)
[^key-678b2b27ec5ddd184ea4551aaec8073c]: [S. 77](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/77) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/iii)
[^key-3db01c3f3f024cb3eaa633704204abca]: [S. 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/78) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/iii)
[^key-fd108bfe837451549cb3592c07cb3e35]: [S. 79](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/79) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/iv)
[^key-2915182a092223bd38e6a41ecc35797e]: [S. 80](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/80) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/v)
[^key-71ff0cbd9b051dd67a82bf86e2715c22]: [S. 81](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/81) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/d)
[^key-f1b6b186e4c6a81107d96e2fe0057f8d]: [S. 82](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/82) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/d)
[^key-fca478a0e2544c3272586ff88ad3d22e]: [S. 83](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/83) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/d)
[^key-6ff81a739844ba44a02e78962196d85f]: [S. 84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/84) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/d)
[^key-6495462722a8b1669f4bf0d5d8dc5505]: [S. 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/85) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/d)
[^key-b3d6cc648c94c579d80eed23283604f7]: [S. 86](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/86) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/i)
[^key-3eb07086ca810e7ee08138ff16e82d77]: [S. 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/87) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/ii)
[^key-c057efc60abaff6c114a56c0a938b316]: [S. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/95) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/iv)
[^key-915ef77bcf2b071d1163fbe1526c0fb9]: [S. 98](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/section/98) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/v)
[^key-60909b8d920c13f4c6fe79c80d38d9d4]: [Sch. 7 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/1) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/a)
[^key-3ea001d5fc3f457114d1a583547aa1df]: [Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/b) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(b)(i)(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/b/i/aa)
[^key-b9a7efc7a7d4bd94e7618eadf00eb89e]: [Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/c)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/d)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/f)[(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/g)[(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2/h) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(b)(i)(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/b/i/bb)
[^key-ca16efc9cd520b0bc1d866da1739f49d]: [Sch. 7 para. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/3) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/b/ii)
[^key-38195f329663d73dd649506f5e46785d]: [Sch. 7 para. 2(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/4/b)[(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/4/c)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/2/4/d) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/b/iii)
[^key-9394da83053eaba28e234147b09cd3a4]: [Sch. 7 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/3) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/c)
[^key-1dae4a59982835159bb4125f8739f64c]: [Sch. 7 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/4) in force at 12.12.2025 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/c)
[^key-bbe84873d01acb8a0b6f59db6c88173c]: [Sch. 7 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/5) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/d)
[^key-e733250e8911319610f9390081fbf167]: [Sch. 7 para. 6(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/d)[(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/e)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/6/f) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/e)
[^key-e8b15bb98909475612f53fdb30251aa3]: [Sch. 7 para. 7(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/7/d)[(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/7/paragraph/7/e) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/ii)[(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/2/f)
[^key-d4ecc00e170b104016b8215dbe7a3173]: [Sch. 8 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/paragraph/1) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/iv)
[^key-7c422b1b026be860bbe9c60a8d8a70d1]: [Sch. 8 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/paragraph/2) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/iv)
[^key-d3853c60caab2c28bf9a7e2d210bc359]: [Sch. 8 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/paragraph/3) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/iv)
[^key-7658cd0ca74364867dc65c40765b5545]: [Sch. 8 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/8/paragraph/4) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/b/iv)
[^key-9281356d1ab049eaa2883b26bef0d4fc]: [Sch. 9 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/1) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-0055985d70b83f96c323e77c77e776e4]: [Sch. 9 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/2) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-bee1f1eb3887f4d49d11e1bf67c1f0da]: [Sch. 9 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/3) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-f1395f361c61725e0c7c86b751353584]: [Sch. 9 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/4) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-df687da562232e2be3cc6592b7d2c909]: [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/5) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-fa79e205873b6f5956d43786b8fb16c4]: [Sch. 9 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/6) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-68420665f4750a73a7df983bb07fea58]: [Sch. 9 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/7) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-3101626b9f0c9bec681580a47c5ce4da]: [Sch. 9 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/10) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-d0fbcabd6a8c287da32ec9c591cc9862]: [Sch. 9 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/11) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-9bb18ede7df267df216726c3fd240d17]: [Sch. 9 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/12) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-5af818e223c3cc99bf6d0b96880b9042]: [Sch. 9 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/13) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-32c12b7df468a388b5911245115f1ada]: [Sch. 9 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/14) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-311da89d040608b5cd6c454035706cdd]: [Sch. 9 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/9/paragraph/15) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/c/ii)
[^key-60c57326fd40cf112e814d2ff7d73aea]: [Sch. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/10) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/d)
[^key-a49b6c7811496f7420e172b313e9cbbd]: [Sch. 12 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/21/schedule/12/paragraph/6) in force at 12.12.2025 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2025/1286](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286), [reg. 2(1)(e)(vi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1286/regulation/2/1/e/vi)
2025-11-01
Football Governance Act 2025
2025-07-21
Football Governance Act 2025
original version
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