Petition · past parliament
help us prevent. how bad football hooliganism is and what we can do to stop it.
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
we would like you to discuss this problem because many people are being hurt at football matches. And it should not make people afraid of going to a game and being concerned about being hurt.
We would like you to do this because this is a major problem in football and it should be stopped so people wont get hurt or even be afraid to go to a football match.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you're concerned about hooliganism at football matches, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
The Government and Parliament are responsible for legislation setting out criminal offences, including those which apply specifically to football matches, but law enforcement, including at football matches, is the responsibility of local police forces.
You can find out more about football related offences here: https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/football-related-offences-and-football-banning-orders
If you want the Government to create a new offence, or review law enforcement at football matches, we may be able to accept a petition requesting this.
We understand that you're concerned about hooliganism at football matches, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
The Government and Parliament are responsible for legislation setting out criminal offences, including those which apply specifically to football matches, but law enforcement, including at football matches, is the responsibility of local police forces.
You can find out more about football related offences here: https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/football-related-offences-and-football-banning-orders
If you want the Government to create a new offence, or review law enforcement at football matches, we may be able to accept a petition requesting this.
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 May 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 May 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.