Commenting on the introduction of Drinking Banning Orders from Monday 31 August, Alcohol Concern Chief Executive Don Shenker said:
‘Used as part of a package of measures to reduce alcohol harms these initiatives can make a real difference to safety on our streets.
‘Policing of alcohol-related crime must go hand in hand with more robust measures to curb irresponsible and illegal sales and improved treatment pathways for dependent drinkers.
‘We welcome the idea of positive behaviour courses to educate people about alcohol harm ‘ these courses should be available for everyone who has been given a Drinking Banning Order.
Alcohol Concern