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37.—(1) It is an offence for a person at any time during the period of a regulated match to engage or take part in chanting falling within subsection (3).
(2) For this purpose “chanting” means the repeated uttering of any words or sounds (whether alone or in concert with one or more others).
(3) Chanting falls within this subsection if—
(a)it is of an indecent nature;
(b)it is of a sectarian or indecent nature; or
(c)it consists of or includes matter which is threatening, abusive or insulting to a person by reason of that person’s colour, race, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, religious belief, sexual orientation or disability.
(4) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
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