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- Title
An Examination of British Sport Security Strategies, Legislation, and Risk Management Practices.
- Authors
Hall, Stacey A.
- Abstract
Britain faces similar sport security issues to the United States such as terrorism and crowd management problems. In particular, hooligan activities have posed a significant challenge for the British government in the past 25 to 30 years. Major soccer tragedies, such as the Hillsborough disaster, prompted the British government to enact safety and security standards and legislation. Safety and security measures were also implemented to combat terrorist activities and curb illegal behavior at sporting events. This article will examine specific security strategies and risk mitigation measures employed by the English Football (soccer) League pertaining to stadium design, technology, risk management, hospitality, and industry best practices. Lessons learned from the British system may assist U.S. sport leagues in their security efforts.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; SPORTS safety; COUNTERTERRORISM; SECURITY systems; SPORTS law
- Publication
Sport Journal, 2010, Vol 13, Issue 2, p3
- ISSN
1543-9518
- Publication type
Article