Resumen
The Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 renamed the Football Licensing Authority as the Sports Grounds Safety Authority and extended its remit beyond football to advise on safety at all sports grounds. It followed the Taylor Report recommendations after Hillsborough.
Puntos clave
- Renames Football Licensing Authority as Sports Grounds Safety Authority (s.1)
- Extends remit to safety at all sports grounds, not just football (s.2)
- Authority advises Secretary of State on safety certification and licences
- May inspect sports grounds and report on safety matters
- Works with local authorities who issue safety certificates