In Scotland, supporters of three of Tayside’s football teams are being told that if they are involved in anti-social behaviour or disorder anywhere on Scotland’s rail network, or the Glasgow Subway, they will have their details passed to their respective club.
Dundee, St Johnstone and Dundee United fans now run the risk of having their season tickets confiscated and a football banning order imposed – as the Scottish area of British Transport Police (BTP) and the clubs have signed up to formal information sharing protocols.
These protocols will allow for a free flow of information, with all the parties pledging to share mutually beneficial data about individuals who are arrested or detained by BTP officers, travelling to or from any match involving the clubs.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex McGuire area of the Scottish area of British Transport Police, said: “The majority of supporters who attend matches are extremely well behaved and contribute to the good name of their club. But there is a small minority who can tarnish that reputation.
“In signing these protocols we now have a mechanism of informing the club of any offenders who come to the attention of British Transport Police, if it is appropriate. This will allow the football club to take whatever action they deem appropriate to avoid any recurrence.”
