HL Deb 16 November 2004 vol 666 c137WA
Lord Pendry

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will provide a definition of an "indecent chant" at a football match. [HL4788]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

There is no legal definition of "indecent" and no definition in law of "indecent chanting" under Section 3 of the Football (Offences) Act 1991. The police and courts have to determine whether a football chant is "indecent". Ultimately, each case has to be treated on its merits.