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The Football Spectators (2018 World Cup Control Period) Order 2017

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

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This Order prescribes the control period under the Football Spectators Act 1989 (“the Act”) for the 2018 FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup in Russia. The control period begins on 4th June 2018, which is ten days before the first match in the tournament, and ends when the last match in the tournament is finished or cancelled. The last match is due to be played on 15th July 2018.

During the control period, powers under sections 21A and 21B of the Act (summary powers to detain and refer to a court with a view to making a banning order) are exercisable. Individuals subject to a banning order may be required to surrender their passports during a control period under section 19 of the Act. In addition, bail conditions can be imposed on individuals requiring them to surrender their passports during a control period under section 14A (banning orders made on conviction of an offence) and section 14B (banning orders made on complaint) of the Act.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.

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