Burnham calls football alcohol ban ‘discrimination’
The prime minister opposes a law introduced in 1985 that prevents football fans from drinking alcohol in stands. He believes there is a case for removing the restriction and has described the ban as discrimination. The supplied report does not include details of any proposed replacement rules or timetable for changing the law.
The prime minister opposes the law preventing football fans from drinking alcohol in stands, according to BBC Politics.
The restriction has been in place since 1985. He believes there is a case for removing it and has described the ban as “discrimination.”
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What rules would govern alcohol sales or consumption if the ban were removed?
How would any change affect people attending football matches who do not drink alcohol?
Who would be responsible for managing the consequences of a change in the law?
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