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Published 10:05 5 Jul 2022 BST
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The necessary legislative amendments to the Football Spectators Act were tabled in Parliament on Monday.
"Thanks to a robust trial, thorough evidence and modern engineering, we are now ready to allow standing once again in our grounds," said Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.
"We are not reintroducing terraces and only clubs which meet strict safety criteria will be permitted."
"Based upon what I have experienced and we have learnt through the pilot programme, safe standing is set to deliver an electric atmosphere at our football stadiums," added Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston on Monday.
"Fans have long campaigned for its introduction and we have worked carefully with supporters' groups, including the families affected by the tragic Hillsborough disaster."
In April, an interim report by CFE Research, commissioned by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA), stated that safe standing had "a positive impact on spectator safety" and improved the matchday experience for fans.
Last season, Chelsea's pulsating 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 2 became the first top-flight match in almost 30 years to allow licensed standing.
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