Lead member
Lord Birt
Crossbench, Life peer
Lords
Decision
Not moved
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Amendment text
After Clause 60
insert the following new Clause—
“Principles of determination
Any determination under section (Determination process)(3) must—
(a)
be necessary to advance the IFR's objectives in section 6, consistent with its general duties and regulatory principles in sections 7 and 8;
(b)
represent the least intrusive measures necessary to advance those objectives, and in particular to ensure the financial sustainability of prudently-run clubs;
(c)
respect the following fundamental rights and interests—
(i)
the contractual and property rights of regulated clubs and competition organisers;
(ii)
the legitimate commercial interests of regulated clubs and competition organisers;
(d)
have regard to whether the parties have acted in good faith in connection with the resolution process under this Part;
(e)
not result in any prudently-run regulated club being at risk of breaching its obligations under the rules of the relevant specified competition organiser or other applicable financial rules;
(f)
maintain the competitiveness of English football;
(g)
preserve the appeal of competition for domestic and global audiences;
(h)
enable sustainable long-term investment in facilities, development and communities;
(i)
enable appropriate investment in competitive football;
(j)
maintain the system-wide financial stability of English football.”