Overview

The Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill aims to ensure the smooth running of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, covering various aspects from financial support for the organizing committee to measures against ticket touting, unauthorized advertising, and trading around Games venues.

Description

The bill is divided into five parts. Part 1 concerns financial assistance and annual reporting requirements for the Birmingham Organising Committee. The government can provide financial aid in various forms (grants, loans etc.) and the Committee must submit annual reports to Parliament.

Part 2 addresses unauthorized association with the Games. It prohibits businesses from using representations suggesting an association with the Games without authorization from the Organising Committee, with exceptions for existing intellectual property rights, continued use before a specific date, and fair use. The Organising Committee can take legal action against violators.

Part 3 focuses on offences related to ticket touting, advertising, and trading around Games venues. Ticket touting is made an offence, with penalties including fines. Strict regulations are imposed on advertising and trading near Games locations during specified periods. The Secretary of State can make regulations outlining specifics, and the Organising Committee can grant authorisations for advertising and trading. Enforcement is carried out by local weights and measures authorities.

Part 4 details a Games transport plan, allowing temporary road closures and restrictions to manage transport during the Games. Local authorities must collaborate on transport plans.

Part 5 includes provisions for transitional arrangements and allows for the creation of regulations to support the bill's implementation. This part also specifies that the bill does not impose any new charges on the public.

Government Spending

The bill allows for financial assistance to the Organising Committee, but no specific figures are provided in the text. The level of government spending will depend on the needs of the organising committee and the decisions of the Secretary of State.

Groups Affected

• The Birmingham Organising Committee: Receives financial assistance and is subject to reporting requirements.
• Businesses: Affected by restrictions on unauthorized use of Games-related representations and regulations on advertising and trading near Games venues.
• Individuals: Subject to penalties for ticket touting, unauthorized advertising or trading near venues, and potential disruptions from temporary road closures.
• Local Authorities: Responsible for transport planning, enforcement of certain regulations, and provision of information to traders.
• Ticket sellers/service providers: Subject to restrictions on ticket sales and online activity relating to ticket sales.

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