In a bid to combat offensive behaviour related to past sporting tragedies, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has issued updated guidance that could result in football fans being banned from games if they engage in mockery of disasters such as the Hillsborough disaster, the Munich air crash, or the Bradford City fire.
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Tragedy-related abuse, characterised by offensive chants or gestures related to accidents involving players or fans, is now classified as a potential public order offence under the new guidance. This move has received the support of key figures in football, including chief executives from the Football Association, Premier League, and English Football League.
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