Identity cards for football fans

Title

Identity cards for football fans

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

17 Jan 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:50

Description

Environment Secretary Nicholas Ridley voices the Government’s determination to stamp out hooliganism associated with football. In future anyone wishing to watch a football match, unless they are disabled, or fans in special family enclosures, will have to carry an identity card. Football League President, Jack Dunnett says this will not be a deterrent. Rogan Taylor of the fans’ association says it is unfair on those fans who cause no trouble. Michael O’Neill reports.

Contributors

Nicholas Ridley; Michael O’Neill; Jack Dunnett; Rogan Taylor

Keywords

Sport; Crime; Violence; Association football; Hooliganism; Criminals; Identity

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