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All-Seater Enforcement Approach 2023/24 Consultation

The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) has a published All-Seater Policy Enforcement Approach. It sets out the steps that SGSA expects grounds subject to the Government’s all-seater policy to carry out to comply with the SGSA’s licence conditions and reduce the safety risks associated with persistent standing in seated areas.

The SGSA reviews this document annually, and we welcome comments on the latest proposed changes, ahead of the 2023/24 season.

View the draft document: All Seater Policy – SGSA Enforcement Approach for 23-24 – Consultation (PDF)

In addition, we have completed an equality impact assessment for the changes included: SGSA Enforcement Approach 23-24 Equality Impact Assessment (PDF)

If you would like to provide feedback on this draft document, please complete the following survey by 5pm on Monday 12 June 2023: Complete the survey online.