Comment from Richard Davies, Founder of Twickets on the Professor Waterson report

27 May 2016 - Press release

Comment from Richard Davies, Founder of Twickets:
“We’re delighted to see that Professor Waterson’s report addresses our recent Parliamentary Petition - already signed by nearly 42,000 people - calling for greater protection against touts in the UK.

“It is now vital that the Government responds to ensure compliance with the Consumer Rights Act and that all relevant legislation is enforced.  It must also be prepared to step in once more if self-governance measures fail.

“Ideally, we would like to have seen the report go further to protect fans. It acknowledges that profiteering prevents consumers securing a ticket, yet calls for evidence of manipulation before recommending a price-cap.  

“The report further blames event organisers for creating the conditions for the secondary one, but doesn’t consider that they are seeking to make music, arts and sports events affordable.

“In our view the only way fans can be properly protected is through a blanket ban on resale for profit - as has been implemented in other markets around the world, and was successfully achieved for London 2012.”