Investigate the officiating in the English football league

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The standard of officiating in the English football league has reached such a low that an investigation is needed to determine whether it is sheer incompetence, or if there is corruption within the organisation

The success of teams hinges on the decisions of a few officials, and if they do not act with the upmost integrity; this has ramifications for thousands of people. Not just fans, but employees of the clubs, for pubs, bars and restaurants that rely on footballs passing trade to thrive. If their teams are being oppressed by consistent incorrect decisions against them, this becomes more than just a football matter. Especially if it turns out that these decisions are not just innocent mistakes

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Decisions about how sporting events are refereed are a matter for the relevant sporting body, not the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

14 Mar 2022	Petition opened for signatures
21 Mar 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 21 Mar 2022

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