IREF, beginning in shadow form, should ensure that its licencing conditions regarding fan engagement are set independently of the current Premier League Fan Engagement Standard. Unless there is immediate and significant change from leagues and clubs, we expect that IREF will be required to set and enforce a substantially higher level of fan engagement for clubs to meet than the Leagues have set themselves, in order to ensure all clubs work to meet the needs of fans. (Paragraph 23) Equality, D...

IREF, beginning in shadow form, should ensure that its licencing conditions regarding fan engagement are set independently of the current Premier League Fan Engagement Standard. Unless there is immediate and significant change from leagues and clubs, we expect that IREF will be required to set and enforce a substantially higher level of fan engagement for clubs to meet than the Leagues have set themselves, in order to ensure all clubs work to meet the needs of fans. (Paragraph 23) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Type: conclusion | Number: 5 | Response status: accepted Government response: The Government agrees that the Regulator should set its standards for fan engagement independently from the Premier League Fan Engagement Standard, and from the football industry more broadly. The Government welcomes the industry’s measures which are aimed at improving how clubs engage with their su