Became Member: 21st January 2011
Left House: 18th January 2017 (Death)
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These initiatives were driven by Baroness Heyhoe Flint, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Baroness Heyhoe Flint has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Baroness Heyhoe Flint has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
There is existing legislation in place to protect fans, as consumers, when they buy tickets. The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 ensure consumers are given key information before they buy from a trader.
These Regulations exist alongside the Fraud Act 2006 which encompasses frauds involving tickets.
Whilst we do not believe that further legislation is required on the specific issue of ticket fraud, the Government is reflecting on the best way to respond to the debate on tickets during Lords Report Stage of the Consumer Rights Bill.
The Metropolitan Police's 2013 report "Ticket Crime" highlights that many of the methods that touts use to acquire tickets are already illegal, as is the act of fraudulently selling fake or non-existent tickets.
I will continue to discuss the secondary ticket market with ministerial colleagues and the relevant stakeholders, this includes discussion of options that will help consumers to make informed ticket purchases in a safe and secure environment.