Written Question · S4W-01296 · Session 4
Whether it will include representatives from football supporters’ clubs in the Joint Action Group on Football set up following the Old Firm…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will include representatives from football supporters’ clubs in the Joint Action Group on Football set up following the Old Firm summit on 8 March 2011.
The answer
The Joint Action Group (JAG) has representation from the Scottish Football Association (SFA), the Scottish Premier League (SPL), the Scottish Football League (SFL), Rangers Football Club, Celtic Football Club and Strathclyde Police.
At the final JAG meeting before the start of the 2011-12 Season on 11 July 2011, it was agreed that the JAG will continue until the end of November with a focus on:
Informing the further development of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill;
Considering and agreeing measures to tackle unacceptable supporter conduct, and
Considering and agreeing campaigns and initiatives which can best use the positive influence of football to change negative behaviours and attitudes – in particular around violence, bigotry and alcohol misuse.
The JAG is committed to engaging formally with supporters, and with all SPL and SFL clubs, on these important issues during the next phase of their work.
At the final JAG meeting before the start of the 2011-12 Season on 11 July 2011, it was agreed that the JAG will continue until the end of November with a focus on:
Informing the further development of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill;
Considering and agreeing measures to tackle unacceptable supporter conduct, and
Considering and agreeing campaigns and initiatives which can best use the positive influence of football to change negative behaviours and attitudes – in particular around violence, bigotry and alcohol misuse.
The JAG is committed to engaging formally with supporters, and with all SPL and SFL clubs, on these important issues during the next phase of their work.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-01296 by reference.