Overview

The Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL] aims to regulate various aspects of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, including financial support for the organising committee, preventing unauthorized use of Games branding, tackling ticket touting and managing transport around Games venues.

Description

This Bill grants the Secretary of State the power to provide financial assistance to the Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Committee must also submit annual reports to Parliament. The bill establishes offenses relating to unauthorized association with the Games, including the use of Games branding without permission. Specific exceptions are made for existing intellectual property rights and fair use. The bill also criminalizes ticket touting and unauthorized advertising and trading in specified locations and time periods near Games venues. Authorizations may be granted for specific activities. Finally, the Bill enables the planning and management of transport during the Games, giving the Secretary of State powers to direct local authorities to create and implement transport plans and make temporary restrictions on road use as needed.

Key Aspects:

• Financial Assistance: Government funding for the Games' organizing committee.
• Branding Protection: Preventing unauthorized use of Games logos and branding.
• Ticket Touting: Making ticket touting a criminal offence.
• Advertising & Trading Restrictions: Regulating advertising and trading activities near Games venues.
• Transport Management: Giving the government power to manage transport during the Games.

Government Spending

The Bill allows for unspecified financial assistance to the Organising Committee. No specific figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Organising Committee: Receives financial assistance and is responsible for reporting and enforcement.
• Businesses: Potentially affected by restrictions on unauthorized use of Games branding, ticket touting, advertising, and trading near Games venues.
• Consumers: May face higher ticket prices due to anti-touting measures. Could be affected by transport restrictions.
• Local Authorities: Responsible for implementing transport plans and potentially enforcing some aspects of the Bill.
• Individuals: Could face fines for unauthorized activities related to the Games.

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