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PSPO example

by Mark Rowe

Featured in the September print issue of Professional Security is the beginning around the UK of local government and police use of the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) – part of the Government’s new ways of tackling so-called low-level crime and disorder, replacing the Labour ASBO.

Newport City Council in south Wales for example are consulting on a proposal to introduce a Public Space Protection Order for Newport city centre.

As the council says, a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is an official measure that is an enforceable part of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. PSPOs can be used to protect the public from behaviour that is having, or is likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality and is persistent and unreasonable, or is likely to be.

A breach of the Order is a criminal offence and a fixed penalty fine of up to £100 could be issued or, on prosecution, a level 3 fine of up to £1000 could be made. The council already has some specific controls in the city centre, including a city centre designated public place order, which restricts the drinking of alcohol only to licensed premises covered by the Licensing Act.

The PSPO is proposed to cover other issues including littering, cycling on pavements, dog fouling and pedlars. Consultation closes on October 5.

Pictured: old sign in Scarborough alley.

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