Every venue has to comply with the general laws relating to any venue to which the public may have access such as the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 and building construction laws. These laws seek to provide a safe environment for the general public attending a venue. For example, the venue owner needs to ensure that planning consent has been obtained for all uses which may take place at the venue, that a valid fire certificate is held, and that adequate public liability insurance is in place.
The venue owner or promoter of a sports event owes a duty to exercise reasonable care when organising a sporting event. If he fails