Banning orders can now be given to people who have been convicted of online hate crimes related to football.
The Crown Prosecution Service can ask courts for harsher penalties for online abuse if football banning orders are extended.
Previously, they could only be used for in-person crimes.
Almost half of the players in the premier league received abuse online.
The justice system can impose football banning orders on offenders who are convicted of crimes related to football.
Prosecutors can now request banning orders from the courts. Those guilty of shameful behavior will be punished.
Hate crimes related to sporting events have gone up recently. There has been a rise in football-related criminality compared to pre-pandemic levels.
TheCPS plays a crucial role in tackling these crimes and making our national sport safe to watch. Hate is not allowed in football. The impact of hate crime on victims can be significant.
People who abuse football players online will be banned from stadiums for up to 10 years.
Following the Euro 2020 final loss to Italy, England players were racially abused.
Football banning orders will be extended to cover online hate crimes.
On June 29th, the change took effect.
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