Overview

The Accessible Sports Grounds Act aims to improve accessibility at sports grounds in England, Wales, and Scotland by requiring compliance with accessibility guidelines set by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA). This will be enforced through the safety certification process for sports grounds.

Description

This Bill amends the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975. Key changes include:

• Section 1: Allows local authorities to refuse safety certificates for sports grounds if they don't meet the SGSA's "Accessible Stadia" guidelines.
• Section 2: Adds a condition to safety certificates requiring compliance with the SGSA's "Accessible Stadia" guidelines.
• Section 3: Specifies the Act's extent (England, Wales, and Scotland) and commencement date (set by the Secretary of State).

The Bill ensures that all large sports grounds must meet accessibility standards set out by the SGSA to receive a safety certificate, effectively making accessibility a mandatory requirement for operation.

Government Spending

The Bill doesn't directly specify government spending. The costs associated with implementing the accessibility requirements will likely fall on the sports grounds themselves.

Groups Affected

Groups affected include:

• Sports grounds: They will need to meet the accessibility standards, potentially incurring costs for renovations or adaptations.
• Local authorities: They will have a role in enforcing the new requirements through the safety certificate process.
• Disabled sports fans: They will benefit from improved accessibility at sports grounds.
• Sports Ground Safety Authority: Responsible for setting and overseeing the implementation of the accessibility guidelines.

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