There are 27,356 results relating to "offensive behaviour at football"
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Date published:
1 December 2020
Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill: consideration prior to stage 3 - Defence of reasonableness
Defence of reasonableness
While the Bill is similar to the offence of threatening or abusive behaviour set out in section 38 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010, two of the ways it differs are that:
for threatening or abusive behaviour to be an offence under section 38 of the 2010 Act it must be “likely to cause a reasonable person to suffer fear or alarm” - the Bill does not include a similar requirement;
it is a defence under section 38 of the 2010 Act to show that the behaviour was reasonable in the particular circumstances - the Bill does not currently provide for this either.
Official Report
Meeting date:
31 May 2022
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee 31 May 2022
Criminals who specialise in stealing expensive cars from basement car parks in certain city areas now go for bikes. Changing behaviour is important, not only in your brain but in your heart.
Official Report
Meeting date:
16 November 2022
Meeting of the Parliament 16 November 2022
Antisocial Behaviour (Railway Network) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is tackling antisocial behaviour, including on the railway network.
Last updated:
3 September 2025
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*S6M-18718 Colin Beattie: Musselburgh Windsor Community Football Club—That the Parliament commends the community work that has been carried out by Musselburgh Windsor Community Football Club; understands that the club has recently been working with young people to increase awareness of the dangers of playing near railway lines; notes that the work, supported by the Scottish Football Association and Network Rail, has covered a wide range of topics, including the stopping distance of trains, the dangers of electricity and trespassing, all with a football theme; understands that community work is a hugely important part of the work carried out by the club, which is one of the oldest youth football clubs in Scotland; believes that by helping to educate the young players of Musselburgh on railway safety, the club is showing that it is integral within its community and has everyone’s safety and wellbeing at the heart of what it does, and wishes everyone connected to the club well in the future.
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19 March 2025
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Members' Business motions that have not achieved cross party support *S6M-16874 Fulton MacGregor: The Plight of Albion Rovers and Preserving Scotland’s Historic Football Clubs—That the Parliament notes with concern the financial difficulties faced by Albion Rovers FC; believes that the Coatbridge club, which is one of Scotland’s oldest, was founded in 1882 and has been an integral part of the community for over 140 years; notes that these financial concerns were detailed in a statement from the club in March 2025 and include the impending loss of the SPFL "parachute payment" that it currently receives from the start of the 2025-26 season; considers that historic clubs, such as Albion Rovers, have played a significant role in shaping Scotland’s football heritage and the communities they serve, bringing joy to many supporters, providing a pathway for local talent and fostering aspiration; is concerned that financial pressures and changing football structures threaten the future of many clubs with deep-rooted local and historical significance; acknowledges the efforts of fans, volunteers and businesses in the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency in supporting Albion Rovers through what it sees as these challenging times, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government, football authorities and community stakeholders to explore ways to support and sustain historic clubs, with the aim of ensuring that they continue to thrive and contribute to their communities for generations to come.
Official Report
Meeting date:
16 November 2022
Meeting of the Parliament 16 November 2022
We will come back to the member on the issues that he has raised.Antisocial Behaviour (Railway Network) Antisocial Behaviour (Railway Network) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is tackling antisocial behaviour, including on the railway...
Last updated:
14 February 2023
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*S6M-03367 Joe FitzPatrick: Sexism in Football—That the Parliament condemns the findings of a recent investigation, undertaken by the Courier and Press & Journal, which, it believes, shows the scale of sexist abuse facing those involved in women's football in Scotland; notes with concern that the investigation found that 60% of female respondents had experienced sexism in football, and that sexism was the most commonly encountered form of abuse experienced by female players; highlights that, according to the investigation, just 8% of respondents believe that the football industry does enough to reduce discriminatory behaviour towards women; notes that 86% Monday 7 March 2022 14 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan of respondents think that increasing media coverage of women's football could attract more people to the sport; welcomes increased participation in women’s football in Scotland, including in Dundee; understands that the number of registered female players in Scotland increased by 21% during 2019; notes the physical and mental health benefits of participation in sport; commends the work of HerGameToo which, it understands, strives to support, empower and progress women’s football; strongly believes that discrimination of any kind has no place in sport; applauds journalists Sophie Goodwin and Stephen Stewart for conducting this important work, and notes the calls for action to be taken now to stamp out what it sees as the culture of misogyny in football.
Last updated:
4 March 2022
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*S6M-03367 Joe FitzPatrick: Sexism in Football—That the Parliament condemns the findings of a recent investigation, undertaken by the Courier and Press & Journal, which, it believes, shows the scale of sexist abuse facing those involved in women's football in Scotland; notes with concern that the investigation found that 60% of female respondents had experienced sexism in football, and that sexism was the most commonly encountered form of abuse experienced by female players; highlights that, according to the investigation, just 8% of respondents believe that the football industry does enough to reduce discriminatory behaviour towards women; notes that 86% Monday 7 March 2022 14 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan of respondents think that increasing media coverage of women's football could attract more people to the sport; welcomes increased participation in women’s football in Scotland, including in Dundee; understands that the number of registered female players in Scotland increased by 21% during 2019; notes the physical and mental health benefits of participation in sport; commends the work of HerGameToo which, it understands, strives to support, empower and progress women’s football; strongly believes that discrimination of any kind has no place in sport; applauds journalists Sophie Goodwin and Stephen Stewart for conducting this important work, and notes the calls for action to be taken now to stamp out what it sees as the culture of misogyny in football.
Last updated:
7 March 2023
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Members' Business motions that have achieved cross party support *S5M-05970 Mary Fee: Tackling Homophobia in Sport That the Parliament considers that — there is a continuing existence of homophobia in Scottish sport; regrets that research by Stonewall Scotland states that 60% of sports fans had witnessed homophobic behaviour in the last five years, which is 9% higher than the rest of the UK; believes that it is important for sports personalities, coaches and sports clubs in the West Scotland region and across the country to challenge and oppose homophobia in all its forms to show that it has no place in Scottish sport; understands that there is a particular problem with homophobia in football, which is highlighted by the fact that there are no openly-gay, male professional footballers in the UK; commends the work of the Equality Network and its LGBT Sports Charter, which aims to set out the principles to make Scottish sport more inclusive, and welcomes the commitment of the SFA and sportscotland to tackle homophobia and LGBT discrimination in sport.
Official Report
Meeting date:
7 March 2017
Health and Sport Committee 07 March 2017
I welcome Andrew McKinlay, who is the chief operating officer of the Scottish Football Association, Stewart Regan, who is the chief executive of the Scottish Football Association and David Little, who is the chief executive of the Scottish Youth Football Association.
