Knowledge Centre
1st September 2009
The Government has unveiled a new 'booze ASBO' as part of a a crackdown on alcohol-fuelled crime.
Police and local authorities will be able to apply to the magistrates' court for the Drinking Banning Orders (DBO) as of today.
Under the new measures, individuals with a DBO could be banned from consuming alcohol in public places, including pubs and bars, as well as from buying alcohol from off-licences in the area the ban covers.
The orders will last between two months and two years, with those who break the ban facing a fine of up to £2,500.
Local authorities will tell licensed premises when a DBO has been issued in their area and information will also be shared through local Pubwatch schemes.
A spokesperson for the Home Office told More Than Business News: "The authority will also publicise the order in the local community. This could take the form of leaflets, posters etc giving details of the individual and what the prohibitions are.
"Licensed premises will be expected not to serve any individual with a DBO prohibiting them from entering licensed premises. They should ask them to leave and inform the Police and the Local Authority licensing team."
Neil Williams from the British Beer and Pub Association said: "We'll be watching closely how this new measure works. It will certainly add to the already large armoury of police powers to tackle antisocial behaviour, but as always, enforcement is the key when it comes to whether or not it will help in practice.
"Pubs will be reliant on the police to ensure they have the right up to date information on the individuals concerned."
IMAGE: David Jones/PA Wire
'Booze ASBO' launched
Police and local authorities will be able to apply to the magistrates' court for the Drinking Banning Orders (DBO) as of today.
Under the new measures, individuals with a DBO could be banned from consuming alcohol in public places, including pubs and bars, as well as from buying alcohol from off-licences in the area the ban covers.
The orders will last between two months and two years, with those who break the ban facing a fine of up to £2,500.
Local authorities will tell licensed premises when a DBO has been issued in their area and information will also be shared through local Pubwatch schemes.
A spokesperson for the Home Office told More Than Business News: "The authority will also publicise the order in the local community. This could take the form of leaflets, posters etc giving details of the individual and what the prohibitions are.
"Licensed premises will be expected not to serve any individual with a DBO prohibiting them from entering licensed premises. They should ask them to leave and inform the Police and the Local Authority licensing team."
Neil Williams from the British Beer and Pub Association said: "We'll be watching closely how this new measure works. It will certainly add to the already large armoury of police powers to tackle antisocial behaviour, but as always, enforcement is the key when it comes to whether or not it will help in practice.
"Pubs will be reliant on the police to ensure they have the right up to date information on the individuals concerned."
IMAGE: David Jones/PA Wire
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