Petition · past parliament
I would like to see the introduction of safe standing at football matches.
Closed
7,389 signatures
What the petition asks
I, and many other football fans across the country, believe that the reintroduction of safe standing will produce an enhanced atmosphere at football games. It's been done successfully abroad, notably Germany, for many years. It's time we brought it back!
Timeline
| 11 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Feb 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
7,389
Status
Closed
Opened
11 Aug 2016
Closed
11 Feb 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.