Submitted on Saturday 8th November 2025
Rejected on Monday 8th December 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Ban the resale of tickets for more than face value in England, Scotland & Wales
I want the Government to make it illegal for individuals or companies to resell event tickets for more than their original face value in England, Scotland & Wales
This would bring England, Scotland & Wales line with Ireland, where similar laws already exist to protect consumers.
Ticket resale at inflated prices makes concerts, sports matches, and theatre performances unaffordable for many fans. It allows ticket touts and scalpers to exploit people and undermines fair access to events.
The Government should introduce legislation that caps resale prices at face value (plus reasonable booking or handling fees) and ensure effective enforcement to protect genuine fans and event-goers.
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There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Ban all ticket touting and reselling of tickets for higher prices
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/734049
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