Football and domestic abuse

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menopausequeen · 23/06/2026 21:04

In light of the following

Olivia Rose CPS National Stalking Lead said:“While the World Cup is a cause for celebration for many, we know it can also be a time of increased risk for victims of domestic abuse. Prosecutors tell us they see a rise in domestic abuse incidents around major football tournaments, and we are deeply concerned by the patterns we see.”

Why do British football clubs not take a stance on this. For example ban anyone with a conviction for domestic abuse in the last 5 years from purchasing tickets. I realise people still watch it at home on TV but it is sending out a message to perpetrators.

But maybe it just wouldn’t work?
AIBU and this is a rubbish idea
or I’m not and it should be explored as part of a package of measures to target domestic abuse.

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tukatuka · 23/06/2026 22:04

Morepositivemum · 23/06/2026 21:20

I think there is something to be said for football clubs at least advocating for checking your own behaviour/ maybe putting up posters about domestic abuse saying this could be your mother or sister or something to that effect. Just something to make perpetrators or potential perpetrators think

This. I don’t think you can police who attends games but the clubs could absolutely be vocal about how there shoukd be zero tolerance for domestic violence

Yellowshirt · 23/06/2026 21:28

You also need to remember that most domestic abuse victims never get justice as the police just can't be bothered and just say lack of evidence.
Without convictions and police support gor all it's a never ending spiral.

Morepositivemum · 23/06/2026 21:20

Decacaffeinatednow · 23/06/2026 21:20

I said this recently on another thread that there is a huge increase in domestic violence in New Zealand if the All Blacks lose a match. However in recent years New Zealand Rugby have initiated programmes to help victims.

MinnieCauldwell · 23/06/2026 21:15

There's a pub in my road and most of the men seemed out of it before kick off, I would hate to be married to them.

Hotandpointy · 23/06/2026 21:14

I mean, it’s a nice idea in theory but not practicable like pp said.

Backedoffhackedoff · 23/06/2026 21:14

How could they implement that?

I went to school with a guy who has banned form every football stadium in the country plus travelling for games (hooligan) and he still manages to slip into some 😭

this is a worldwide problem, it’s not unique to English/ Scottish/ British football. It happens everywhere

NoodleNuts · 23/06/2026 21:11

How would they check though, do a background check on anyone who applied for a ticket? How would that prevent an abuser from buying a ticket from a 3rd party seller or from a mate?

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