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Burnham considers trial to allow alcohol in football stands
18months
The trial allowing alcohol in view of the pitch at Women’s Super League and WSL2 matches lasted 18 months.
Andy Burnham said there is a case for trialling an end to the ban on drinking alcohol in sight of the pitch at football matches. Police warned that changing the rules without examining safety evidence would be rash.
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Andy Burnham said there is a case for removing the ban on drinking alcohol in sight of the pitch at football matches.
“I do believe there is a case to remove that discrimination.”
Andy Burnham said lifting the ban could be introduced on a trial basis.
“There are different ways it could be done, perhaps on a trial basis.”
The Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985 prohibits drinking in sight of the pitch in England and Wales.
“The Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985 prohibits drinking in sight of the pitch in England and Wales.”