---

Violent Crime Reduction Bill

The noble Viscount is a little unfair in using the word ““whim””. I cannot imagine a local authority designating an alcohol disorder zone unless it is pretty sure that these conditions are met. I generally agree with the noble Viscount that objective tests are better than subjective ones. But the likelihood of repetition of the nuisance, annoyance or disorder, as set out in subsection (1)(c), must be based on the sensible appreciation of the situation by somebody—in this case, the local authority. It cannot be objectively satisfied. In this particular instance, I think that the amendment should not be carried.