Maccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans Ban

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:21 pm on 8 December 2025.

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Photo of Sarah Jones Sarah Jones The Minister of State, Home Department 4:21, 8 December 2025

Of course, the mistakes that have clearly been made played out in the evidence to the right hon. Member’s Select Committee. The mistake about that particular match does seem to be alarming, as does the subsequent apology.

On access to the intelligence and what was said and when, I know that the right hon. Member will find this frustrating, but I repeat that I want HMICFRS to go through its proper process and to come to a conclusion. It would not be right for me to base my conclusion on the evidence I have before me. It is absolutely right that HMICFRS looks at this matter thoroughly and comes back to us, and we will take whatever action is required afterwards.