§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Scotland of Asthal on 15 March (WA 16–17), how many of the 2,015 football banning orders have expired; and what assessment has been made of the likelihood of those with expired banning orders travelling to the European Football Championships in Portugal 2004. [HL2050]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalSince the Football (Disorder) Act 2000 came into force the courts have imposed a total of 2,495 banning orders, all of which prevent subjects from travelling to matches and tournaments overseas. As of 24 March 2004, 2,079 of these orders remain extant. Prior to the European Football Championships in Portugal, more orders will be imposed while 166 existing orders will expire. Further orders will be sought in cases where there is evidence that the individual continues to pose a risk.