Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation

1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Football Spectators (Seating) Order 2021 and comes into force on 7th December 2021.

(2) This Order extends to England and Wales.

(3) In this Order—

(a)a “seat incorporating a barrier” is a seat that incorporates a barrier into its construction which limits the forward movement of spectators while allowing their lateral movement;

(b)a “seat with an independent barrier” is a seat located directly behind a barrier which does not form part of the seat and which limits the forward movement of spectators while allowing their lateral movement.