The Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee is currently taking evidence on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Repeal) (Scotland) Bill: a Member’s bill introduced by James Kelly MSP on 21 June. The Bill, if enacted, would repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012.

The Act is aimed at offensive sectarian behaviour at and in the context of professional association football matches. Continue reading →