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Report 8 of the 24 February 2011 meeting of the MPA Full Authority, presents an update on the Mayor’s proposal to develop a compulsory alcohol sobriety scheme for London
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Mayor’s proposal to develop a compulsory alcohol sobriety scheme for London
Report: 8
Date: 24 February 2011
By: Chief Executive
Summary
At the full Authority meeting in October 2010, Members discussed the Mayor’s proposal to develop a compulsory sobriety scheme for London. Following a request by Members, an update report has been prepared by the GLA.
The proposed scheme advocates an enforcement approach providing specific powers for the courts to mandate sobriety as an order for alcohol related violence offences. The Mayor is tabling an amendment to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill for changes in the current law to enable the courts to make this order. The compulsory alcohol requirement will involve twice daily testing and failure of the test will result in immediate breach and sanctions, such as custody.
A. Recommendation
That members note the report.
B. Supporting information
1. Details of the Mayor’s proposal are attached in Appendix 1.
C. Other organisational & community implications
Equality Impact
1. An equalities impact assessment of the proposed scheme will be undertaken by the GLA.
Met Forward
2. This Mayoral proposal is aligned to the Met Streets theme of Met Forward. This theme is focused on delivering order, control and safety to the public realm.
Financial Implications
3. The cost of implementation is currently being developed. It is envisaged that a number of statutory agencies will be involved in delivery.
Legal Implications
4. The current sentencing framework does not allow the courts to order alcohol sobriety. Amendments to the current law are being sought through amendments to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.
Environmental Implications
5. There are no obvious environmental implications to note at this stage.
6. Risk Implications
6. A risk register for implementation of the scheme will be developed by the GLA.
D. Background papers
None
E. Contact details
Report author: Shirani Gunawardena, MPA
For information contact:
MPA general: 020 7202 0202
Media enquiries: 020 7202 0217/18
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