An evaluation of section 1 of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012

Published: June 2015

A multi-method research study evaluated the implementation and impact of new powers introduced in Section 1 of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012. The research aimed to provide evidence as to the Act’s impact on disorder and offensive behaviour at football matches.

Authors / Editors

Dr Maureen McBride

University of Glasgow

Dr Niall Hamilton-Smith

University of Stirling