Crackdown on alcohol-fuelled drunken behaviour
Direction to Leave! | Dyfed Powys Police | Heddlu Dyfed Powys
Dyfed-Powys Police is continuing to crack down on alcohol-fuelled violent behaviour with the innovative Section 27 Direction to Leave Powers.
The Violent Crime Reduction Act law enables Police Officers to issue a direction to an individual – aged 16 or over – to leave a public place for 48 hours if the Officer believes the likelihood of a crime or alcohol-related disturbance will take place.
If the offender refuses to leave, or breaches the order and returns to the area within the specified time, is guilty of an offence and could be liable for an arrest and possible conviction, to a fine of up to £2,500.
Dyfed-Powys Police is continuing to crack down on alcohol-fuelled violent behaviour with the innovative Section 27 Direction to Leave Powers.
The Violent Crime Reduction Act law enables Police Officers to issue a direction to an individual – aged 16 or over – to leave a public place for 48 hours if the Officer believes the likelihood of a crime or alcohol-related disturbance will take place.
If the offender refuses to leave, or breaches the order and returns to the area within the specified time, is guilty of an offence and could be liable for an arrest and possible conviction, to a fine of up to £2,500.
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