Football Banning Orders

Aimed at prosecuting and defence advocates working in criminal courts at all levels, this Datalaw course examines the court's powers to impose Football Banning Orders under the Football Spectators Act 1989. It covers the key provisions of the Act, the standards of proof required for both conviction-based and civil orders, the likely terms and duration of orders, consequences of breach, funding, costs, and appeals.

Delivered entirely online, the course consists of a recorded webinar of approximately 23 minutes, accompanied by slide documentation and an evaluation form, and can be completed within a week. Learners earn a certificate on completion and between 0.5 and 1 CPD point depending on engagement with the discussion questions. The course is written and presented by Olwen Davies, a freelance solicitor-advocate with extensive criminal law experience across courts from magistrates to the Court of Appeal, and is hosted on Datalaw's legal CPD platform.