TAYL-F3 Response Historic AI-assessed

Apply Recommendation 1 and reduce standing capacity by 20% annually

Recommendation

Subject to Recommendation 2 above, Recommendation 1 above should apply with effect from the start of the 1994/5 season to all matches at grounds in the first and second divisions of the Football League, the Premier Division of the Scottish Football League, and at national stadia, subject to a reasonable extension of time in the case of a club promoted to the second division of the Football League or the Premier Division of the Scottish Football League. Standing accommodation at these grounds should be reduced annually by 20% of the present standing capacity (such present standing capacity to be calculated according to Recommendation 8 below), the first 20% deduction being effective from August 1990 so as to eliminate standing by August 1994.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to amendments to the Football Spectators Act 1989, the requirement for all-seater stadiums in the top two divisions of the Football League, the Premier Division of the Scottish Football League, and national stadia was implemented. The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA), formerly the Football Licensing Authority, has enforced this policy since the 1994/95 season, ensuring compliance across relevant grounds.
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Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Taylor Inquiry — Final Report 29 Jan 1990
Recommendation age 36.1 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates