Proceeding contribution from Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 17 May 2006. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Violent Crime Reduction Bill.
Violent Crime Reduction Bill
That is helpful. The difficulty is that we are stuck as we are waiting for guidance, but it is helpful that the Minister has put on record the rigour with which the Government will approach this matter. As he said, it is absolutely vital that zones do not capture areas that do not need to be within them, not simply because of the extra charges that will be faced, but because of the effect on other businesses that will find themselves in ADZs. Some premises, although not licensed premises, may find a downturn in their businesses, particularly in late-night shopping areas. The interest goes beyond licensed premises. I am grateful to the Minister for saying so clearly—I shall see how this comes out in Hansard, but he appeared to say it clearly—that ADZs would be tightly drawn around areas where licensed premises have proven links with disorder. Of course, he will recall from our first day in Committee that one of the greatest concerns of the licensed trade is that licensees could be subject to a charge when there is no proven link. I think that what the Minister has said is helpful, not only in regard to this very minor amendment, but also in regard to the way in which we may want to bring back amendments on Report. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
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- Disability Children Abuse Crime Alcoholic drinks Crimes of violence Deportation Business Anti-social behaviour Gun sports Firearms Exemptions Foreign nationals Ethnic groups Licensed premises Drunkenness Prisoners Offensive weapons Minority groups Prisoners' release Sentencing Sales Security Sportsgrounds Alcohol disorder zones
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- Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
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