The Football Spectators (2006 World Cup Control Period) Order 2006

• Citation: S.I. 2006/988
• Sections: 3

Section 1

(1) This Order may be cited as the Football Spectators (2006 World Cup Control Period) Order 2006 and shall come into force on 24th April 2006.

(2) In this Order—

“the Tournament” means the external tournament known as the 2006 FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Associations) World Cup in Germany, and

“Part II” means Part II of the Football Spectators Act 1989.

Section 2

Section 14(6) of the Football Spectators Act 1989 shall have effect in relation to the Tournament as if, for the reference to five days, there were substituted a reference to ten days.

Section 3

(1) In relation to the Tournament, the period described in paragraph (2) below is a control period for the purposes of Part II.

(2) The period referred to in paragraph (1) above is the period beginning on 30 th May 2006, being ten days before the day of the first football match which is included in the Tournament, and ending when the last match included in the Tournament is finished (which, subject to postponement, is due to be on 9 th July 2006) or cancelled.