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Drink & Disorder Incidents - What can
be done to stop them?
Powers brought in under a new Act mean that local
authorities can ban public drinking of alcohol in specified areas
when they are satisfied that drinking has caused a nuisance, annoyance
or public disorder. In such a designated area, a police officer
can stop a person drinking and force the surrender of any alcohol.
Before an order is granted the local authority must
consult with the local police, licence holders and parish councils.
Failure to stop drinking alcohol in public when
requested by a police constable and failure to hand over the alcohol
when requested, could lead to arrest and, if prosecuted, a fine
of up to £500.
More information telephone 01442 271012
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