AIF Responds To Police Reform And Social Responsibility Bill

24th May 2011, London:- With the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill going through a second committee stage at House Of Lords today, with potentially serious consequences for the live sector,  the Association of Independent Festivals has released the following statement:“We are incredibly concerned that changes to the bill will be passed with a 'one size fits all' approach that could be a further blow to UK festivals and music events. Festivals are one of the few places that people come together to celebrate and enjoy life in a relatively incident free environment, certainly compared with town centres on a Friday night. We urge the House of Commons Committee to reconsider those aspects of the Bill that will be detrimental to this positive social and cultural phenomenon.”Claire O’Neill – General Manager of The Association of Independent Festivals