Switzerland Plans Ticket Ban for Registered Hooligans
Swiss Senate approves motion to prevent individuals in Hoogan database from purchasing sports event tickets, despite data protection concerns.

Key Takeaways
- The Swiss Senate voted 29 to 14 in favor of preventing registered hooligans from purchasing sports tickets.
- The proposed legislation utilizes the 'Hoogan' database to screen ticket purchasers.
- The Swiss government (Federal Council) rejected the motion due to data protection and effectiveness concerns.
- The House of Representatives must still vote on the measure.
By The Numbers
They Said
"The decisive factor is not who buys a ticket, but who stands at the stadium entrance."