TAYL-F7
Response
Historic
AI-assessed
Specify maximum spectator numbers for self-contained viewing terrace 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:
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing a requirement for Safety Certificates to specify maximum spectator numbers for self-contained viewing terrace pens. While the Taylor Inquiry led to broader changes in stadium safety, the provided GOV.UK search results do not contain specific legislation or guidance directly addressing this particular recommendation for terraces. No further specific evidence has been identified since the inquiry's publication in 1990.
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.
Recommendation age
36.1 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates