The Government have made a number of such assessments. In the most recently published report? The impact of the Licensing Act 2003 on levels of crime and disorder: an evaluation (2008) by Hough et al, it was found that crimes involving serious violent crime may have reduced and local residents were less likely to say that drunk and rowdy behaviour was a problem.
As I have stated, the Government are determined to crack down further on alcohol related crime and disorder, this is why I announced last week a new mandatory code of practice to target the most irresponsible retail practices, a £3 million cash injection for Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships for enforcement activities in 190 areas and a further £1.5 million for our priority areas.
The Government have made a number of such assessments. In the most recently published report, ‘The impact of the Licensing Act 2003 on Levels of Crime and Disorder: An Evaluation’ (2008) by Hough et al, it was found that crimes involving serious violent crime may have reduced and local residents were less likely to say that drunk and rowdy behaviour was a problem.
As I have stated, the Government are determined to crack down further on alcohol related crime and disorder, this is why I announced last week a new mandatory code of practice to target the most irresponsible retail practices, a £3 million cash injection for Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships for enforcement activities in 190 areas and a further £1.5 million for our priority areas.