TAYL-I1
Response
Historic
Safety Certificates must specify maximum spectator numbers for self-contained pens
Recommendation
Where a viewing terrace is divided into pens or areas which are self-contained, the Safety Certificate should specify the maximum number of spectators to be admitted to each such pen or area. A pen or area is to be deemed "self-contained" notwithstanding that it has a gate or gates affording access to another pen or area and whether such gate or gates be open or shut.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The provided gov.uk search results for 'Taylor Inquiry recommendation implementation' do not contain specific document titles, dates, or content detailing actions taken to ensure Safety Certificates specify maximum spectator numbers for self-contained pens. No specific legislation, guidance, or policy documents related to the content of Safety Certificates for sports grounds are present in the provided evidence. As the inquiry is over 30 years old, and no specific evidence is provided, this recommendation is rated red.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 24 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic
Response
HistoricNo government response recorded.
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
36.1 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates