Premier League referees should disclose personal and business finances in full.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce, as part of legislation relating to English football, measures to make Premier League referees properly accountable. They should hold press conferences after matches, with proper press scrutiny (like NFL etc.), and should also fully disclose their business and personal finances.

Given that Parliament is taking action to protect the National game, protecting its integrity and reputation should be an important part of this. With all the scandals involving betting syndicates etc., it is crucial to be seen to be whiter than white. The best way to do this is proper accountability and financial transparency on the part of all involved in officiating the game.

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 requirements for football referees are a matter for the Football Associaiton, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

12 Feb 2023	Petition opened for signatures
16 Feb 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Feb 2023

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