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Football (Offences) Act 1991

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At the end of the 2021–2022 season, there were several pitch invasions, which led clubs to be more rigorous in seeking prosecutions under the act, which previously had not been stringently enforced. Prosecution will now be considered the "default response."
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An Act to make further provision with respect to disorderly conduct by persons attending football matches; and for connected purposes.
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signed into law on 27 June 1991. Its creation was intended to curb "disorderly conduct", otherwise known as
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as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from
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