The Football Governance Act 2025 (Suitability Determination Period for Owners and Officers) Regulations 2026
These Regulations are made under section 32(2)(a) and (4) of the Football Governance Act 2025 (“the Act”). Section 32 requires the Independent Football Regulator (“IFR”) to make a determination as to whether a person is suitable to be an owner or officer of a club within a specified determination period.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
09 Jan 2026
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In force
02 Feb 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 32(2)(a) and (4) of the Football Governance Act 2025. In accordance with section 32(6) of the Football Governance Act 2025 the Secretary of State has consulted such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
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