Summary
3.The Act gives effect to the commitments made by the Government as part of London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It provides for the statutory remit of the public bodies which will be tasked with delivering the Games. In particular, it sets up the Olympic Delivery Authority to deliver public sector obligations for the Games, principally the necessary venues and infrastructure. The Act also provides the legislative framework needed to enable the UK to fulfil the requirements which the International Olympic Committee place on host cities.
4.The main measures of the Act provide for:
The establishment of the Olympic Delivery Authority, its powers, duties and functions,
The delivery of transport needs for the Games, including the necessary preparations in the lead up to 2012,
Controls of marketing in connection with the Olympic Games, including the protection of Olympic intellectual property, restrictions on commercial association with the Games, the prohibition of street trading and outdoor advertising in the vicinity of Olympic venues and of ticket touting in connection with Olympic events,
The Mayor of London’s power to prepare for and stage the Olympic Games,
The amendment of the purposes of regional development agencies to include the purpose of preparing for the London Olympics.
