The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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Schedule 17 of the Criminal Justice & Immigration Bill proposes a massive widening of the powers currently available to the police to close down premises. The current closure order regime pursuant to the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 empowers a police officer of a rank not below that of superintendent to issue a closure notice if he has reasonable grounds for believing (a) that any time during the relevant period the premises have been used in connection with the unlawful use, product…
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