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First Minister Jack McConnell has unveiled a plan to create a new body to tackle sectarianism in football. | First Minister Jack McConnell has unveiled a plan to create a new body to tackle sectarianism in football. |
The launch of Football For All was revealed at Scotland's second Sectarianism Summit. | The launch of Football For All was revealed at Scotland's second Sectarianism Summit. |
A blueprint to tackle bigotry also introduces a disciplinary offence of unacceptable conduct in stadiums. | A blueprint to tackle bigotry also introduces a disciplinary offence of unacceptable conduct in stadiums. |
At the meeting in Glasgow, Justice Minister Cathy Jamieson revealed that football banning orders could be extended to marches and parades. | At the meeting in Glasgow, Justice Minister Cathy Jamieson revealed that football banning orders could be extended to marches and parades. |
A series of action points has been drawn up in a report entitled "Calling full time on sectarianism" by a working group looking into the issue. | A series of action points has been drawn up in a report entitled "Calling full time on sectarianism" by a working group looking into the issue. |
Unacceptable conduct in football grounds will carry potential sanctions against clubs - which may include the deduction of points - as well as officials, players or spectators engaging in sectarian behaviour. | Unacceptable conduct in football grounds will carry potential sanctions against clubs - which may include the deduction of points - as well as officials, players or spectators engaging in sectarian behaviour. |
Football for All will be established by March 2007 to "focus efforts" to develop and deliver activities to tackle sectarianism. | Football for All will be established by March 2007 to "focus efforts" to develop and deliver activities to tackle sectarianism. |
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A National Club Licensing scheme will be strengthened to require clubs to demonstrate policies and actions to tackle sectarianism. | A National Club Licensing scheme will be strengthened to require clubs to demonstrate policies and actions to tackle sectarianism. |
Mr McConnell said: "Our leading clubs - notably but not exclusively the Old Firm - have taken unprecedented steps to rid their grounds of bigotry. | Mr McConnell said: "Our leading clubs - notably but not exclusively the Old Firm - have taken unprecedented steps to rid their grounds of bigotry. |
"But we must keep up the pressure and build on the good work already done, which is why the plan we are unveiling today is another step forward." | "But we must keep up the pressure and build on the good work already done, which is why the plan we are unveiling today is another step forward." |
He added: "It is about shaping attitudes, developing a culture in which sectarianism has no place." | He added: "It is about shaping attitudes, developing a culture in which sectarianism has no place." |
'Effective sanctions' | 'Effective sanctions' |
The plan was prepared by the Sectarianism in Football Working Group. | The plan was prepared by the Sectarianism in Football Working Group. |
Members include the Scottish Football Association (SFA) and the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland. | Members include the Scottish Football Association (SFA) and the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland. |
David Taylor, chief executive of the SFA, said: "This strategy - led by the Scottish FA - is a significant milestone in bringing such behaviour to an end. | David Taylor, chief executive of the SFA, said: "This strategy - led by the Scottish FA - is a significant milestone in bringing such behaviour to an end. |
"It will require the continued co-operation of the football authorities, football clubs and the police." | "It will require the continued co-operation of the football authorities, football clubs and the police." |
Meanwhile, Ms Jamieson told the summit a task group has been considering of the potential role of banning orders to deal with abusive behaviour at marches and parades. | Meanwhile, Ms Jamieson told the summit a task group has been considering of the potential role of banning orders to deal with abusive behaviour at marches and parades. |
She said: "We must continue to work to ensure effective sanctions are in place to stop sectarian behaviour. | She said: "We must continue to work to ensure effective sanctions are in place to stop sectarian behaviour. |
"Now we need to build upon the hope we have found and find new ways of encouraging tolerance, understanding and respect." | "Now we need to build upon the hope we have found and find new ways of encouraging tolerance, understanding and respect." |
The Task Group on Tackling Sectarianism has been considering the development of a rehabilitation programme to help those involved in sectarian beaviour. | The Task Group on Tackling Sectarianism has been considering the development of a rehabilitation programme to help those involved in sectarian beaviour. |
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