Written question asked by Tim Collins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 March 2001. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Monday, 26 March 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on pub-watch schemes; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Collins: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on pub-watch schemes; and if he will make a statement. [155559] Mr. Charles Clarke: The Government are keen to promote pub-watch schemes which involve licensees working together to reduce alcohol-related violence and disorder on licensed premises. The schemes may involve information about known troublemakers being passed between local licensees for this purpose. We do not consider that these schemes, which are supported by the police, are in any way incompatible with the Human Rights Act 1998. The Act should not therefore have any impact on properly run schemes.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 155559; 365 c497W;365 c499W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Disclosure of information Human rights Hooliganism Public houses Violence Pub watch schemes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk