Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands at men's football matches in England unfair and suggested it could be reviewed or trialed for change. This law, introduced in 1985, applies only to football and not to other sports, and the government has not yet planned any official review, with police warning about safety concerns.Key Facts
- Since 1985, fans cannot drink alcohol in view of the pitch at football stadiums in England’s top five men’s leagues.
- The law was created because alcohol was linked to violence and disorder at football matches.
- Other sports do not have this drinking restriction at their events.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a football fan, has called the rule discriminatory and thinks it should be reconsidered.
- The Football Supporters’ Association says the law is outdated and many clubs want it changed.
- Police warn that alcohol contributes to violence and relaxing the law could risk safety.
- Women’s Super League matches now allow alcohol sales in stands after successful trials.
- Scotland has stricter rules but is currently testing alcohol sales at some football stadiums.
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