Latest Press Release from the Home Office http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk en-gb Copyright 2006 Home Office Wed Jul 09 03:07:25 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/police-probe-trafficking The largest ever police crackdown on human trafficking resulted in police recovering 167 victims and arresting 528 criminals. Wed Jul 02 12:17:01 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/goverment-proscribe-hizballah The Home Secretary today laid an order that will proscribe Hizballah's entire military wing. Wed Jul 02 10:46:43 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Foriegn-Criminals-deported Since January over 2,400 foreign lawbreakers have been removed from the UK, putting the UK Border Agency on track to improve on its record-breaking level of removals in 2007 Tue Jul 01 12:58:28 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Successful-Year-For-IPS The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has had another highly successful year with the smooth introduction of new passport interviews. Tue Jul 01 12:51:33 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Changin-Lives-in-Brighton Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker urges communities to help tackle drugs Mon Jun 30 12:36:01 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Immigratio-Rules Tough new sanctions will be imposed on people who fail to ensure family members visiting from abroad play by the rules, the Government announced today Wed Jun 25 13:46:46 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/unsuitable-workers-stopped More than 20,000 unsuitable people were stopped from working with children and vulnerable adults last year as a direct result of checks by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), latest figures show. Wed Jun 25 13:41:22 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Prostitution Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker looks into Dutch methods of tackling the demand for prostitutes. Fri Jun 20 10:36:17 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Asset-Recovery-Distributed Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker announces £18 millions worth of asset recovery to be distributed amoung Police Services Thu Jun 19 11:53:12 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Innigration New Local Immigration Teams are being introduced across the UK, alongside Local Crime Partnerships with police, as part of a major refocus of the work of the UK Border Agency (UKBA), Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today. Thu Jun 19 10:43:37 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Binge-Drinking-Campaign A new, hard-hitting national advertising campaign to drive home the serious consequences of binge drinking to 18 to 24 year olds was unveiled today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Tue Jun 17 09:56:06 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Honour-Based-Violence The City of Cambridge is today playing host to the second in a series of road shows organised by the Government to help tackle honour-based violence. Thu Jun 12 12:07:25 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Knife-Crime-Sanctions Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, Justice Secretary Jack Straw and Attorney General Baroness Scotland anounce tough new knife crime measures Thu Jun 05 09:52:37 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Honour-Based-Violence-Roadshow The City of Leicester is today playing host to the first in a series of roadshows organised by the Government to help tackle honour-based violence Wed Jun 04 15:20:07 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/terror New guidance to help and support local authorities, schools, community groups and the police to tackle violent extremism and prevent radicalisation in communities was launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith Tue Jun 03 13:04:27 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/knife_crime_young_people National radio, website and mobile phone adverts warning young people about the harsh physical and emotional consequences of knife crime were launched today by Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker. Thu May 29 13:43:19 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/knife_gun_crime Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today outlined £5 million to tackle violent crime with new action to crack down on knives in known hotspots across the country. She also pledged further support for four areas spearheading work to tackle gun crime and serious violence. Thu May 22 14:03:12 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/migration The number of Eastern Europeans applying to work in the UK has dropped to its lowest level since 2005, according to statistics published by the Home Office today. Tue May 20 13:04:27 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Cocaine-Crackdown The Government is launching a new crackdown on cocaine, Drugs Minister Vernon Coaker announced today. Mon May 19 14:03:12 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/misuse_of_drugs Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today (19 May) announced the new Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) Mon May 19 13:04:27 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Immigration-Detention The UK Border Agency today announced plans for up to 60 per cent more immigration removal centre places. Mon May 19 11:09:17 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Youth-Crime Experts meet with Home Secretary to discuss crime at under16 level Wed May 14 14:33:54 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Home-Office-Bills Prime Minister outlines for three Home Office bills Wed May 14 13:43:19 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Taser-Stats Home Office Release Stats on use of Tasers Mon May 12 12:19:11 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/protecting-children-from-abuse Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker today stepped up the Government's commitment to the global protection of young people, having signed the Council of Europe's Convention on the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Fri May 09 00:00:00 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/tackling-anti-social-behaviour A new Action Squad to help police and local agencies make full use of all the tools and powers available to tackle anti-social behaviour in every community, backed by £255,000 of new funding, was announced today in a major speech by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Thu May 08 00:00:00 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/government-crackdown-cannabis Cannabis will be reclassified as a Class B drug, sending a strong message that the drug is harmful and should not be taken, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today. Wed May 07 12:47:26 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-rules-for-foreign-workers Foreign workers hoping to fill skilled vacancies in Britain's labour market will have to meet strict new criteria, the Government announced today. Tue May 06 00:00:00 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/Speeches/CT-bill-second-reading Statement by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith in the House of Commons on 1 April 2008. Tue Apr 01 17:33:21 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/ct-bill-second New measures to protect the public from terrorism were detailed in the House of Commons today as the Counter Terrorism Bill 2008 had its second reading. Tue Apr 01 17:23:34 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/independent-authority-go-live Changes to checks for those working with children and vulnerable adults will start from October 2009. Tue Apr 01 10:56:51 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/pm-hs-new-era-of-policing The Prime Minister and Home Secretary launch a new ‘policing pledge' that will agree a set of minimum standards for policing and give people a greater say and influence over how their streets are policed. Mon Mar 31 12:00:00 BST 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-chariman-ipcc The Home Secretary has today announced that Her Majesty has approved the reappointment of Nicholas Hardwick as Chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Commission for a further period of five years. Thu Mar 27 11:27:00 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/border-policing-strengthened New measures to ensure closer working at the border between the police and the UK Border Agency were announced today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Tue Mar 11 11:00:00 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-weapon-against-gun-crime Home Secretary Jacqui Smith highlights the new National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS) on a Tackling Gangs Action Programme visit to West Midlands Police. Mon Mar 10 14:55:17 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/idcards The delivery of the national identity scheme gathered momentum today as plans were laid out by the Home Secretary beginning with the introduction of identity cards for foreign nationals in 2008 and British citizens in 2009. Thu Mar 06 11:15:21 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-police-training-programme Four police forces start a training programme to improve performance and give the public a better policing service. Mon Mar 03 12:43:33 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-points-based-system-is-live The biggest shake-up of the immigration system in 45 years got underway today with the introduction of a new points system Fri Feb 29 10:30:40 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/path-to-citizenship Radical changes to the way newcomers are able to earn their stay in Britain were proposed by the Government today. Wed Feb 27 15:58:33 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/drugs Earlier intervention to get drug using families into treatment, new asset seizure powers to reduce incentives for crime Wed Feb 27 12:00:29 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/airbourne-dispersion-trials A tracer trial to study the movement of airborne material in the urban environment will be taking place in the London Borough of Westminster shortly Tue Feb 26 12:11:56 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/lowest-asylum-apps-in-14-years Quarterly Asylum, Accession Monitoring and Bulgaria and Romania statistics published today Tue Feb 26 10:38:07 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/eu-police-mission-albania Britain's fight against serious organised crime and illegal migration has been given a boost by the UK's success in its bid to lead the EU Police Mission to Albania (PAMECA) in partnership with the Albanian government. Mon Feb 25 14:36:17 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/neighbourhood-policing New plans to give people a real say and influence over how their streets are policed were today outlined by the Prime Minister and Home Secretary Mon Feb 25 11:12:03 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Home-Sec-Visit-To-Mosque Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today visited Leicester Central Mosque to meet with members of the Muslim community, including members of the Mosque's Board and young people involved in some of the Mosque's activities. Thu Feb 21 15:54:04 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Governmen-Tough-On-Violence Warning youngsters about the dangers of weapons and spotting those at risk of committing serious violence to stop them in their tracks are part of a package of actions to tackle serious violence unveiled by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today. Mon Feb 18 12:33:26 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Lord-Carlile-Reoprt In his third annual report on control orders, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, Lord Carlile of Berriew Q.C. said: Mon Feb 18 12:27:09 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/FlanaganReview Standardised one page form to be introduced Stop and Account forms to be scrapped Streamlining Stop and Search forms Thu Feb 07 15:00:01 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Immigration Details of Britain's new Australian-style points based immigration system (PBS) Wed Feb 06 13:08:25 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/drinking Tougher police powers and a call for parents and industry to play their part to prevent young people drinking Wed Feb 06 10:37:08 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-immigration-fees-jan-08 New immigration fees to fund changes to border security announced today. Wed Jan 30 13:00:00 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Counter-Terror-Billl-2008 Tough new measures to protect the public from terrorism were introduced today as the Home Office published the Counter Terrorism Bill 2008. Thu Jan 24 13:15:35 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/BCS-Crime-Stable Crime in England and Wales remains stable according to the British Crime Survey (BCS) and has fallen by nine per cent according to the police recorded crime statistics, published in the quarterly update today. Thu Jan 24 10:32:35 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Immigration-And-Customs-Unite Dogs sniffing for drugs in hand luggage while passengers have their passports checked by immigration officers is just one of the visible changes to border security being brought in at Gatwick. Tue Jan 22 10:52:52 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/BRB-Fee-Freeze Fees for criminal record checks have been frozen for the second year running. The Criminal Records Bureau is able to freeze its fees as a direct result of year-on-year efficiency savings and increasing demand for its service. Mon Jan 21 10:23:59 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Trafficking Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, today announced her intention to ratify the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking by the end of the year. Mon Jan 14 15:31:50 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Alcohol-Siezed-From-Under18s Police from 21 forces across the country seized over 3,700 litres of beer, wine, cider, alcopops and spirits from youths aged under 18 during an autumn crackdown on drinking in public places. The results of the month long campaign published today by the Home Office revealed the total which is equivalent to over 6,500 pints Mon Jan 14 11:35:07 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Know-Your-Limits Have fun but stay safe is the message for New Years Eve revellers in advice issued today by The Home Office Minister responsible for alcohol harm reduction, Vernon Coaker. Mon Jan 14 11:31:10 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Tackling-Demand-For-Prostitution A six month review exploring what more the Government can do to tackle the demand for prostitution begins today with a visit to Sweden, led by Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker. Mon Jan 14 11:27:41 GMT 2008 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Gang-Project-Praised An innovative project based in Brixton, South London, which aims to reduce offending behaviour among young people who are directly at risk of joining gangs or who want to leave gangs has been praised today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith during a visit to Lambeth Wed Dec 19 11:40:26 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Tackilng-Domestic-Violence Intelligence led targeting of high risk domestic violence repeat offenders and the use of video recording to collect evidence at the scene of incidents are just some of the actions that police will be taking to tackle expected increases in domestic violence over the festive season, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker announced today. Fri Dec 14 11:19:30 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Representative-Workforce Targets for the recruitment and retention of staff from minority ethnic communities are on course to be met across the core Home Office, a report published today shows. Fri Dec 14 11:14:05 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Police The police are to benefit from additional, dedicated funding to work together to deal with serious and organised crime Mon Dec 10 14:56:09 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/UK's-Migration-Needs A new panel of independent experts met for the first time today to discuss where the UK labour market needs migration and where it does not. Fri Dec 07 11:22:00 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/512064 Police officers are to receive a 2.5% pay award, the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, announced today. From 1 December 2007, all police constables will be paid more than £21,500, with those with the longest service receiving over £33,800 a year Thu Dec 06 13:32:36 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Police-Cash-Boost £10 billion per year will be going into policing for the fight against crime by 2010/11, the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, said today Thu Dec 06 13:27:42 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Plans-To-Manage-Migration The countdown to the transformation of the immigration system began today when the Home Secretary announced new rules for highly skilled foreign workers applying to come to the UK. Thu Dec 06 11:29:46 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/21st-Century-Immigration A proposal to use a new Government Bill to simplify immigration law has received positive feedback, the Home Office revealed today. Thu Dec 06 11:17:51 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/gun-gang-crackdown-manchester Raids by police in Manchester, London, Liverpool and Birmingham result in the arrest of 118 people and the siezing of 1300 real and imitation firearms. Thu Nov 29 10:32:17 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/Immigration-Centres Responding to HMCIP reports into Lindholme and Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre, Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) Chief Executive Lin Homer said... Tue Nov 27 16:41:40 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/immigration Businesses must source migrant labour through legal means or face severe penalties Fri Nov 23 09:42:24 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/secure-border-controls In a show of unity British and French immigration ministers today spoke of their joint commitment to maintaining secure border controls and tackling illegal immigration. Thu Nov 08 00:00:00 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/502572 The Serious Crime Bill has received Royal Assent today, providing police with strong powers to crack down on serious crime. Tue Oct 30 00:00:00 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/changes-passport-rules Young people aged 16 or 17 will be able to apply for a passport without parental consent, the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) announced today. Tue Oct 30 00:00:00 GMT 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/survey-crime-stable Crime in England and Wales remains stable according to the British Crime Survey (BCS) and has fallen by seven per cent according to the police recorded crime statistics, published in the quarterly update today. Thu Oct 18 00:00:00 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/action-alcohol-behaviour Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol-related offences in four areas across the country may be compelled by police to face up to the consequences of their drinking after they have been arrested, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today. Tue Oct 16 16:45:31 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/border-control-stansted Travellers passing through Stansted Airport are being met by uniformed border control officials in dark blue suits and light blue shirts, as part of the Border and Immigration Agency's (BIA) drive towards a stronger presence at the UK's border. Tue Oct 16 15:55:04 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/migration-policy-balance The Immigration Minister, Liam Byrne, pledged a ‘new balance in migration policy' during a speech to public servants in Essex today. Tue Oct 16 00:00:00 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/underage-sales-down Fewer pubs and off-licences are persistently selling alcohol to children thanks to strict penalties, tough enforcement and positive efforts by the industry, new figures published today reveal. Fri Oct 12 17:07:39 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/security-prebudget-report Increased funds to respond to the terrorist threat. Wed Oct 10 16:13:10 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/police-performance-improves Police performance in forces across England and Wales has improved over the last year, according to the latest Police Performance Assessments published today by Home Office Minister Tony McNulty. Wed Oct 10 15:22:20 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/csr-announce The government today published departmental budgets and priorities for the next three financial years – 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11. Tue Oct 09 17:48:31 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/GRO-joining-IPS The General Register Office (GRO) in England and Wales will become part of the Identity and Passport Service from 1 April 2008. Tue Oct 09 00:00:00 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/fingerprint-tech-update Passengers at the point of entry into the UK are having their fingerprints recorded in a new trial underway at London's Gatwick airport. Tue Oct 09 00:00:00 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/ID-criminal-records Plans for a new service using ID cards to help make Criminal Records checks faster and more robust have been given a resounding thumbs-up by volunteers in a trial of the new process. Mon Oct 01 15:44:12 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/religious-hate-legislation Incitement to religious hatred will today become a criminal offence in England and Wales with the commencement of the Racial and Religious Hatred Act. Mon Oct 01 15:09:45 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/maritime-centre-launch Vernon Coaker, Minister for Police and Security, will today sign an international agreement to officially launch a new centre to target cocaine traffickers in the Atlantic. Sun Sep 30 00:00:00 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/gun-knife-powers A range of tough new powers to tackle alcohol-fulled disorder, knife and gun crime, including realistic imitation firearms and air weapons, have been welcomed today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Thu Sep 27 00:00:00 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/on-spot-poole The fight against illegal immigration took another step forward today with the launch of a purpose-built lorry to detain illegal immigrants in Poole. Thu Sep 27 00:00:00 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/response-dover-inspection Response to HMCIP's report into Dover Immigration Removal Centre Fri Sep 21 11:22:16 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/passport-warning Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has joined the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) to issue a warning to all supporters of Britain's Champions League clubs. To avoid missing out on the action, fans hoping to follow their team abroad should check they hold a valid and up-to-date passport. Mon Sep 17 14:30:36 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/fingerprint-border-control A record number of fingerprints - over 100,000 a month – are now being collected from foreign nationals overseas applying to come the UK, the Government announced today. Mon Sep 17 11:24:40 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-chair-migration The Home Secretary committed to placing independent advice at the heart of immigration decisions today as she announced that Professor David Metcalf has been appointed as the Chair of the new Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). Fri Sep 14 12:46:20 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/cold-case-review Four thousand more unsolved sex offence cases are to be reviewed as part of a £1 million cold case project, Home Office Minister Tony McNulty announced today. The Government has committed a further £350,000 to the review of unsolved rape and serious sex offence cases through the third phase of its ground-breaking cold case project ‘Operation Advance'. Tue Sep 11 10:28:45 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/extension-hm-chief Sir Ronnie Flanagan's appointment as HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary has been extended, the Home Office announced today. Fri Sep 07 10:33:42 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/tender-safer-drinking Three advertising agencies have been invited to submit proposals for the next generation of public information campaigns to raise awareness of the harm associated with alcohol abuse and to promote a sensible drinking culture. Wed Sep 05 16:37:01 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/491804 Immigration officers began wearing uniforms at Gatwick's border control for the first time today. Thu Aug 30 11:20:41 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/acceptable-behaviour The Home Secretary today called on police and local authorities across the country to use the successful Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) to nip anti-social behaviour in the bud. Thu Aug 23 14:54:41 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/491192 The Identity and Passport Service is reminding ‘holiday virgins' to apply for their passports in good time to avoid missing out on the fun of a first parent-free holiday. Thu Aug 23 12:31:17 BST 2007 http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/new-power-drunkards Troublemakers causing or contributing to alcohol-related crime or disorder can be excluded from places such as a town centre or village green for up to 48 hours by police, under a new power coming into force today. Thu Aug 23 11:26:49 BST 2007