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17/09/2004
Summer campaign addresses alcohol problems
A government crackdown on alcohol related violence and disorder is paying dividends, according to results published today by the Home Office.
Police and trading standards officers joined forces from the beginning of July to the end of August in weekend operations which have impacted significantly on underage and binge drinking and alcohol-fuelled disorder.
Results show that out of 1,825 establishments visited, 51% of on licence and 32% of off licence premises were found to be selling to under-18s.
Police issued 4,060 fixed penalty notices to individuals - 43% for causing harassment, 44% for being drunk and disorderly and 13% for other alcohol-related offences.
Home Secretary David Blunkett said he was pleased with the progress made so far. "This campaign will be repeated at regular intervals over the coming months and will be integrated with our drive against anti-social behaviour and disorder on our streets, making our communities safer places to live and work," he said.
Tessa Jowell, Culture Secretary who will oversee the implementation of new licensing laws next year said that the protection of children and prevention of crime and disorder are key objectives.
She said that there would will be an increase in maximum fines from £1,000 to £5,000 for anyone caught selling alcohol to under 18's.
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Police and trading standards officers joined forces from the beginning of July to the end of August in weekend operations which have impacted significantly on underage and binge drinking and alcohol-fuelled disorder.
Results show that out of 1,825 establishments visited, 51% of on licence and 32% of off licence premises were found to be selling to under-18s.
Police issued 4,060 fixed penalty notices to individuals - 43% for causing harassment, 44% for being drunk and disorderly and 13% for other alcohol-related offences.
Home Secretary David Blunkett said he was pleased with the progress made so far. "This campaign will be repeated at regular intervals over the coming months and will be integrated with our drive against anti-social behaviour and disorder on our streets, making our communities safer places to live and work," he said.
Tessa Jowell, Culture Secretary who will oversee the implementation of new licensing laws next year said that the protection of children and prevention of crime and disorder are key objectives.
She said that there would will be an increase in maximum fines from £1,000 to £5,000 for anyone caught selling alcohol to under 18's.
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