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They concluded: "We are satisfied that the policing strategy and operational plan was effective, proportionate and maintained the city's reputation as a safe and welcoming place for everyone."

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The report found that a "fragmented" regulatory system has resulted in a lack of industry-wide safety oversight, which has led to "conservative and costly decisions not proportionate to the actual risk being managed".

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Addressing concerns that the bill was not sufficiently radical, she said the reforms were "balanced and proportionate".

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He added it was a "reasonable and proportionate response to the threats and risks that the match faces".

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Alexander told the BBC the government would "review security arrangements" and respond "swiftly and in a proportionate way".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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