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UK police commissioner calls for a review of the ban on Israeli soccer fans attending the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Aston Villa match in Birmingham.
LONDON (Reuters) -A British regional police commissioner has asked for an immediate review of a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a soccer match against Aston villa at their ground in Birmingham in November, he said in a statement on Friday.
British Prime Keir Starmer has called the ban "the wrong decision". It was brought in by a safety group following advice from the West Midlands police force.
The commissioner for the area, Simon Foster, is an elected official, who oversees the work of the police force in the region. He does not have operational control of decisions such as whether to allow fans to attend.
(Reporting by William James, editing by Sarah Young)
A police commissioner is an elected official responsible for overseeing a police force's operations and ensuring public safety within a specific region.
A safety group is an organization or committee that assesses risks and makes recommendations regarding safety measures for events, ensuring the well-being of participants and attendees.
A ban is a legal prohibition or restriction imposed on certain activities or behaviors, often enforced by authorities to maintain public order or safety.
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