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23/08/2013
Police And CPS Target Football Abuse
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) have published a joint policy for dealing with violence, disorder, criminal damage and abuse in and around football matches this season.
The guidelines remind supporters that Football Banning Orders (FBOs) carry a minimum duration of three years, meaning hooligans face a ban from travelling to a range of important upcoming football matches should they commit football-related crime this season.
Nick Hawkins, lead sports prosecutor at the CPS, said: "There is no place for criminal behaviour in football grounds and the CPS is clear about how those engaging in violent, abusive or dangerous behaviour at football matches will be dealt with; where there is sufficient evidence to bring offenders before a court on appropriate criminal charges and a an FBO is necessary, a prosecution is likely.
"With the last remaining World Cup qualifiers just a couple of weeks away, fans need to be aware that FBOs carry a minimum duration of three years. That means that anyone receiving an FBO this season will be prevented from travelling to both the World Cup 2014 in Brazil and Euros 2016 in France, as well as European Club games and Euro 2016 qualifiers. That's a hefty penalty for anyone who claims to be a dedicated follower of either a club or national team."
Deputy Chief Constable Andy Holt, National Policing Lead on Football Policing, expressed his support for the policy: "I am delighted that we can once again have a joint protocol with the CPS with regards to football-related offending.
"It's important that all stakeholders involved in the policing of football work together, and it is particularly important we do all we can to ensure that if England qualify for the World Cup, those involved in football violence and disorder cannot attend.
"We work with the CPS to enforce football banning orders which is vital in this respect. And we are grateful to those genuine football fans who support us in dealing with those who would blight the sport with violence."
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The guidelines remind supporters that Football Banning Orders (FBOs) carry a minimum duration of three years, meaning hooligans face a ban from travelling to a range of important upcoming football matches should they commit football-related crime this season.
Nick Hawkins, lead sports prosecutor at the CPS, said: "There is no place for criminal behaviour in football grounds and the CPS is clear about how those engaging in violent, abusive or dangerous behaviour at football matches will be dealt with; where there is sufficient evidence to bring offenders before a court on appropriate criminal charges and a an FBO is necessary, a prosecution is likely.
"With the last remaining World Cup qualifiers just a couple of weeks away, fans need to be aware that FBOs carry a minimum duration of three years. That means that anyone receiving an FBO this season will be prevented from travelling to both the World Cup 2014 in Brazil and Euros 2016 in France, as well as European Club games and Euro 2016 qualifiers. That's a hefty penalty for anyone who claims to be a dedicated follower of either a club or national team."
Deputy Chief Constable Andy Holt, National Policing Lead on Football Policing, expressed his support for the policy: "I am delighted that we can once again have a joint protocol with the CPS with regards to football-related offending.
"It's important that all stakeholders involved in the policing of football work together, and it is particularly important we do all we can to ensure that if England qualify for the World Cup, those involved in football violence and disorder cannot attend.
"We work with the CPS to enforce football banning orders which is vital in this respect. And we are grateful to those genuine football fans who support us in dealing with those who would blight the sport with violence."
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