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Written question asked by Bob Spink (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to give further powers to the police to confiscate unopened bottles and cans of alcoholic drinks from youths gathered in public places.
Answer

Bob Spink: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to give further powers to the police to confiscate unopened bottles and cans of alcoholic drinks from youths gathered in public places. [78595] Mr. Denham: Existing police powers to confiscate alcohol from under-age drinkers in public places are provided by the Confiscation of Alcohol (Young Persons) Act 1997, as amended by section 29 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001. We are considering representations from the police and others about these powers, and in particular the restriction to confiscating alcohol in sealed containers. We will introduce any changes in the law that may be necessary as soon as parliamentary time allows.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
78595; 392 c812W;392 c843W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Confiscation orders Police Powers Public places Young people
Link
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