London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006

The Bill gives effect to the commitments made by the government as part of London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It provides for the statutory remit of the public bodies which will be tasked with delivering the Games. In particular, it sets up the Olympic Delivery Authority to deliver public sector obligations for the Games, principally the necessary venues and infrastructure. The Bill also provides the legislative framework needed to enable the UK to fulfil the requirements which the International Olympic Committee place on host cities.

The main measures of the Bill provide for:

The establishment of the Olympic Delivery Authority, its powers, duties and functions;

The delivery of transport needs for the Games, including the necessary preparations in the lead up to 2012;

Controls of marketing in connection with the Olympic Games, including the protection of Olympic intellectual property, restrictions on commercial association with the Games, the prohibition of street trading and outdoor advertising in the vicinity of Olympic venues and of ticket touting in connection with Olympic events;

The Mayor of London's power to prepare for and stage the Olympic Games;

The amendment of the purposes of regional development agencies to include the purpose of preparing for the London Olympics.

 

House of Commons

First reading: July 14 2005 (HC Bill 45)

Second reading: July 21 2005

Standing committee D

• 1st sitting: October 13 2005 (am)
• 2nd sitting: October 13 2005 (pm)
• 3rd sitting: October 18 2005 (am)
• 4th sitting: October 18 2005 (pm) (HC Bill 62)

Remaining stages: December 6 2005

House of Lords

First reading: December 7 2005 (HL Bill 52)

Second reading: January 11 2006

Committee:

• 1st day: January 31 2006
• 2nd day: February 2 2006
• 3rd day: February 15 2005

Report stage: March 6 2006

Third reading: March 14 2006

House of Commons

Consideration of Lords amendments: March 21 2006

Royal Assent: March 30 2006