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Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill

A Bill to expand the list of sporting events that must be made available for broadcast by free-to-air television channels to include all qualifying matches played by the Scotland men’s and women’s national football teams in the World Cup and the UEFA European Football Championship; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 February 2024 by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 20 Feb 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.