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Crowd congestion and disorder marred the build up to West Ham United’s final game at Upton Park. The Met have now released a report on the incident and FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks tells us more…

Excessive surveillance measure or more accountable officers? Dr Geoff Pearson, senior lecturer in criminal law at Manchester University, looks at the issue of police officers and body worn cameras…

Over the last week many fans have been in touch with us at FSF HQ concerned about police use of dispersal zones.

Nobody expects to attend a football match and still be dealing with the ramifications over four years later. But this is exactly what happened to Mark Wynn a 48-year-old, lifelong Coventry City fan.

You may have seen police press releases about football hooligans being reigned-in by Football Banning Orders in the news last week. FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks tells us more about these orders, uniqe to football…

The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) opposes laws and rules which discriminate against fans and “dry trains” – where alcohol is banned – fall into that category. However, we also believe it’s vital that fans know the lay of the land and stay up to date with dry trains that may affect their match-day travel.

FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks has had some ridiculous cases across her desk recently – many seeing fans inconvenienced and let down by football clubs all in the name of safety and security. She tells us more about this trend… 

Just how restrictive is the law around football fans’ travel? Even the most jaded football fan may be suprised, FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks tells us more about football fans, coach travel and the law…

For the third consecutive season, football arrests have fallen and have reached their lowest level on record – although you probably won’t read about it elsewhere, as football arrest figures only really seem to grab attention when they go up.

We oppose rules and police tactics which discriminate against fans and “bubble matches” certainly fall into that category. Jimmy Law tells us more about his bubble match experience as a Burnley fan travelling to Blackburn away… 

The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) opposes laws and rules which discriminate against fans and “dry trains” – where alcohol is banned – fall into that category. However, we also believe it’s vital that fans know the lay of the land and British Transport Police recently told us about a raft of dry trains planned for November and December…

Last week Bristol City fans criticised the draconian restrictions placed upon their supporters travelling to Cardiff City away – with the upcoming fixture resembling a “bubble match”. Our caseworker Amanda Jacks outlines why the FSF opposes such restrictions…

Recently, we told you of the young Derby County fan kettled without explanation at an away fixture. Here FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks looks at the trend of fans being policed on their clothing rather than their behaviour…

FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks met with police ahead of the South London derby between Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic in the League Cup tomorrow, and made this following statement in regards to policing:

We know that football fans face unique legislation and types of police restrictions. But has the situation been improving? One Derby County fan tells us about the policing at Preston away this month – would we see this at any other event in British life?

Last year lifelong Liverpool fan Kieth Culvin was compensated by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) having been charged with assaulting a police officer. Our caseworker Amanda Jacks tells us about his civil action…

FSF Caseworker Amanda Jacks picks apart Constable Chaos’ blog on policing football fans:

The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) opposes laws and rules which discriminate against fans and “dry trains” – where alcohol is banned – fall into that category. However, we also believe it’s vital that fans know the lay of the land and a recent change in BTP policy means those who are “obviously drunk” or try to “smuggle” alcohol onto dry trains will be refused travel.

FSF Caseworker Amanda Jacks explains what you should do if served with a Football Banning Order (FBO)…

Grimsby Town fan Ken Meech was yesterday (13th July 2015) convicted of assaulting a football steward with an inflatable shark. Solicitor Melanie Cooke has worked with the FSF and represented hundreds of fans over the years and she instructed barrister Gethin Payne on Ken’s behalf. The FSF’s Amanda Jacks was at Willesden Magistrates’ Court to hear the case, she explains more below…