An SNP MSP has proposed a new law which obligate football authorities to punish clubs for supporters' misconduct.

James Dornan, who represents Glasgow Cathcart, is calling for MSPs to back his proposals to introduce strict liability in Scottish football.

The consultation on his proposed private members' bill was launched just a day after all four opposition parties backed proposals by Labour MSP James Kelly to repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act.

Scottish Football Association (SFA) rules hold clubs liable for supporters' misconduct but they can avoid punishment if they demonstrate they have taken reasonable steps to limit, avoid or halt bad behaviour.

In the foreword to the consultation on his proposals, Dornan said: "The challenge that confronts those who love the sport is how do we tackle this behaviour and ensure football plays its part in creating a modern and inclusive Scotland?

"My proposal to that challenge is the introduction of strict liability for football clubs. Strict liability means being able to hold a party responsible for certain actions and behaviours even if that party was not at fault or negligent.

"In a football context, this means holding football clubs liable for the negative behaviour of their supporters.

"My hope is that this will foster a less hostile environment at football matches, better reflecting the multicultural society that exists in Scotland, and encouraging football to become a method of bringing people together and not an event which can on occasions be used to create or perpetuate divisions.

The Glasgow Cathcart MSP continued: "This would provide the SFA and Scottish football generally the opportunity of creating a new and sustainable vision for the sport.

"There is currently a debate concerning the future of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012."

"My question to those who argue for the repeal of that Act is: if not that, what? I believe the time is right for strict liability, with or without the repeal of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012."

Scottish clubs playing in the UEFA competitions such as the Champions League are subject to strict liability rules.

In September, Celtic were fined €10,000 by the body after fans flew Palestinian flags in their Champions League qualifying tie against Israeli side Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

UEFA judged the flags to be "illicit banners" and in contradiction to their rules on fan behaviour.

Dornan's consultation document states UEFA's strict liability model "could be used as the template for the operation of a similar system in Scotland".

The MSP has previously called the flying of Palestinian flags at Celtic Park a "fantastic show of support" for its people.

Dornan also put forward a motion at Holyrood praising Celtic supporters who launched a fundraising drive for Palestinian charities in protest at the strict liability fine.

The MSP stressed to STV News that the SFA does not need to copy UEFA's rules and for example they could leave out references to national flags.

Dornan believes the accountable nature of UEFA's system is where its strength lies and not necessarily the individual regulations which form part of it.

SFA chief executive Stewart Regan has reiterated FIFA's opposition to "government interference" in football when questioned on strict liability.

Speaking at the body's annual meeting in May, Regan said: "Clearly from a FIFA point of view any government intervention is frowned upon and it could interfere with the Scottish FA's membership of FIFA.

"I don't for a minute think the government are doing anything to threaten our FIFA membership - they are looking to deal with unacceptable conduct.

"But we've already made our point to the government very clearly that any government action doesn't interfere with the Scottish FA's membership of FIFA."

If Dornan lodges his private members' bill to Holyrood after the consultation he will need to win the support of at least 18 MSPs from three political parties to take it to the next stage.