The Old Firm has united previously with anti-sectarian wristbands

The launch of Football For All was revealed at Scotland's second Sectarianism Summit.

A blueprint to tackle bigotry also introduces a disciplinary offence of unacceptable conduct in stadiums.

At the meeting in Glasgow, Justice Minister Cathy Jamieson revealed that football banning orders could be extended to marches and parades.

A series of action points has been drawn up in a report entitled "Calling full time on sectarianism" by a working group looking into the issue.

Unacceptable conduct in football grounds will carry potential sanctions against clubs - which may include the deduction of points - as well as officials, players or spectators engaging in sectarian behaviour.

Football for All will be established by March 2007 to "focus efforts" to develop and deliver activities to tackle sectarianism.

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A National Club Licensing scheme will be strengthened to require clubs to demonstrate policies and actions to tackle sectarianism.

Mr McConnell said: "Our leading clubs - notably but not exclusively the Old Firm - have taken unprecedented steps to rid their grounds of bigotry.

"But we must keep up the pressure and build on the good work already done, which is why the plan we are unveiling today is another step forward."

He added: "It is about shaping attitudes, developing a culture in which sectarianism has no place."

'Effective sanctions'

The plan was prepared by the Sectarianism in Football Working Group.

Members include the Scottish Football Association (SFA) and the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland.

David Taylor, chief executive of the SFA, said: "This strategy - led by the Scottish FA - is a significant milestone in bringing such behaviour to an end.

"It will require the continued co-operation of the football authorities, football clubs and the police."

Meanwhile, Ms Jamieson told the summit a task group has been considering of the potential role of banning orders to deal with abusive behaviour at marches and parades.

She said: "We must continue to work to ensure effective sanctions are in place to stop sectarian behaviour.

"Now we need to build upon the hope we have found and find new ways of encouraging tolerance, understanding and respect."