Effect on stadiums in Britain Taylor Report
the new den, opened in 1993, became first new stadium compliant safety recommendations of taylor report.
the taylor report had deep impact on safety standards stadiums in uk. perimeter , lateral fencing removed , many top stadiums converted all-seated. purpose-built stadiums premier league , football league teams since report all-seater. chester city f.c. s deva stadium first english football stadium fulfil safety recommendations of taylor report, millwall f.c. s den being first new stadium built fulfilled recommendations.
lord taylor noted evidence received overwhelmingly in favour of more seating accommodation , in favour of reversing two-thirds one-third standing-seating ratio. final report made 76 recommendations, including reduction in standing in line evidence that, after given timescale, stadiums designated under safety of sports ground act 1975 should admit spectators seated accommodation only. number of recommendations not implemented, including all-seating sports other football. football spectators act (1989) contained regulation requiring football grounds become all-seated directed secretary of state. overseen football licensing authority (now sport grounds safety authority).
in july 1992, government announced relaxation of regulation lower 2 english leagues (known league 1 , league two). football spectators act not cover scotland, scottish premier league chose make all-seater stadiums requirement of league membership. regulations applied berwick rangers, team located in england , playing in scotland s national leagues. in england , wales all-seating requirement of premier league , of football league clubs have been present in championship more 3 seasons.
several campaigns have been active in attempting government relax regulation , allow standing areas return premiership , championship grounds.
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