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Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Police reveal where and how long four people are banned from in Greater Manchester
Police say a court order which can ban people from specific areas or venues are proving a 'valuable tool' in their fight against shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Hundreds of criminals in Greater Manchester are currently subject to criminal behaviour orders (CBOs). Introduced in 2014, they replaced Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) as the primary tool aimed specifically at tackling 'anti-social behaviour' READ MORE: Manchester Airport issues statement after dad passes through security with weapons READ MORE: 'That can't be right': Horror as beloved man, 21, becomes third fatality in hotel pool in FIVE years They are given to people who have been convicted of an offence with the aim to prevent them engaging in further criminal behaviour. They impose restrictions such as prohibiting them entering a specific area, such as a town centre, specific shops, brands and chains, or other types of public venues such as bus and train stations. Whilst they are a civil order, breaching one is a criminal offence, and may result in arrest, charges, and punishments including imprisonment, fines, or unpaid work. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they have been using them to specifically target repeated offenders. Since April 2023, hundreds of CBOs have been made, with 565 imposed since then still said to be 'active.' GMP have released numerous examples of these. They are: Wadsworth, 29, from Bolton, was made subject of a CBO 'due to numerous reports of retail crime', GMP said. He is banned from entering 'any retail premises' on Brackley Street in Farnworth, as well as a further specified fourteen stores in the Farnworth and Kearsley areas. He is also not allowed to enter any other store than bans him, and he must leave an area if an officer or PCSO directs him to do so. The order runs until January 2028. Fahy, 57, from Wigan, is banned from entering or using any bus station in the Greater Manchester area and run by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) This was put in place 'due to anti-social behaviour reports', according to GMP. It will remain in place until November 2026. Mohammad, 43, from Tameside, was handed a CBO due to 'reports of shoplifting, theft and burglary.' He is banned from a defined area of Ashton-under-Lyne town centre until December 2099. The order allows him to have appointments with official agencies, such as doctors, dentists, and solicitors, on the condition he leaves the centre immediately after. Atwell, 20, from Stockport, is banned from entering seventeen different stores in Stockport as well as the town centre. The order runs until April 2027. She breached the CBO in May 2024 and was sent to prison for offences following this, GMP said. Chief Superintendent John-Paul Ruffle, from GMP's Force Prevention Branch, said: 'CBOs are a valuable tool to fight crime across Greater Manchester, ensuring that offenders are starved of the areas in which they operate and cause a persistent nuisance to people's lives. 'The breach of one of the orders can result in an arrest and even imprisonment, which acts as a deterrent to those who think they can cause harm and issues whenever they feel like they want to. 'In addition, CBOs can last anywhere from a few months to being indefinite, meaning that the worst offenders can be prevented from their criminal behaviour for the foreseeable future.'
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Corby MP Lee Barron urges members to back policing bill
An MP has urged fellow members to support a new policing bill, arguing that stronger law enforcement was essential to restoring public confidence and the second reading of the Crime and Policing Bill, the Labour MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire, Lee Barron, outlined the need to rebuild the "profile, perception and presence" of policing in his February, he wrote to Northamptonshire's police chief calling for a fully operational police station in his constituency town to be reinstated. Barron told the House of Commons: "I'm not only urging members to back this bill, I'm leading the campaign to bring back a police station and a dedicated response unit to Corby. "The government has made sure the money is there to use, and there is consensus in the constituency for its need."The Crime and Policing Bill was unveiled in Parliament in February and is said to pull together measures set out in Labour's general election manifesto. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told the BBC the bill would address an "epidemic of street theft", including a rise in phone and bag snatching and shoplifting, and a "Respect Order" similar to Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (Asbos) would be introduced. Under the bill, police would have the power to enter and search a property without a court warrant for items such as a stolen mobile phone or items that can be electronically tracked. However, the Conservatives said the plans had been "copied and pasted from the last government's announcements". In Corby, police officers moved out of their Elizabeth Street station in 2017 and relocated to a hub at Corby Cube. Mr Barron said this move led to a decline in police visibility and a weakening of public trust, and stressed that restoring a local station was crucial in ensuring communities felt safe MP said 13,000 additional neighbourhood officers were set to be recruited nationwide, as part of the government's Northamptonshire's police funding will increase by more than £11m in 2025-26, bringing the total budget to £ Barron added: "What this bill does is it toughens up policing, so crime has real consequences again. "This bill is a key part of delivering this government's safer streets mission… now it's time for us to deliver."A spokesperson at Northamptonshire's police, fire and crime commissioner's office said they expected to review the plans for a new police station in Corby and consider the next steps by the end of March. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Politics
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What we know about new phone theft laws and how they'll work
Police will be allowed to search homes for stolen mobile phones without a warrant under new legislation unveiled in parliament on Tuesday. The measure is just one included in the government's new Crime and Policing Bill, aimed at "taking back control of town centres" from criminals. The proposals, which the government want to come into force by the end of this year, would permit officers to act in the so-called "golden hour" of investigations to search places where stolen items have been tracked electronically. The bill contains a range of measures from tackling knife crime to anti-social behaviour, with home secretary Yvette Cooper saying it is about "taking back our streets and town centres" and "restoring respect for law and order". The bill would give police forces new powers that would include the authority to enter a premises to search for and seize any stolen goods that have been electronically tracked, from mobile phones to cars and agricultural machinery. Police could take faster action to recover stolen goods by getting approval from an inspector or higher ranking officer, rather than going through the courts systems to obtain a warrant. This could lead to the recovery of phones that have been tracked by a "find my phone" app, wifi access points, Bluetooth, mobile network technology or tracking devices attached to any other possession or vehicle. The government says this will allow police to act swiftly in the "golden hour" of investigations, when time is of the essence after a theft. Cooper said: "For the last few years, our towns and cities have seen street theft shoot up, as organised gangs have been targeting mobile phones. "But it is extremely frustrating for victims when they can see exactly where their stolen phone has gone but nothing is done. "That is why we are determined to give the police the powers they need to move fast to crack down on these crimes that are blighting our communities." The theft of smartphones has become a huge issue in the UK, and has been fuelled by the rise in gangs using e-bikes to pounce on unsuspecting members of the public. Earlier this month, following Freedom of Information requests to 29 police forces, The Independent reported that there were at least 83,900 phone theft offences in the 12 months up to July 2024, almost double the 45,800 five years previously. It said that London is the centre of smartphone theft, making up more than three quarters of cases, doubling to 64,224 instances in the past five years. The legislation proposes to introduce Respect Orders to tackle anti-social behaviour, similar to Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (Asbos), introduced the last time Labour were in power but which were scrapped by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition. The bill also proposes to clamp down on knife crime, by creating the power to seize bladed articles found on private property. A new offence of assaulting a retail worker also aims to give staff in shops more protection, while the legislation that made the theft of items below £200 a summary-only offence will be removed. The bill would also make cuckooing, whereby gangs take over someone's home for criminal activity, a specific offence. A new criminal offence for drink spiking will also be introduced. A full list of the proposals can be found on the government's website here.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Safer streets promise in government's flagship crime bill
Police will be given new powers targeting knife crime and anti-social behaviour and be allowed to search homes for stolen mobile phones without a warrant under major legislation to be unveiled in parliament. The Crime and Policing Bill is at the heart of what the government calls its "Safer Streets mission" and ministers want it to become law by the end of the year. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the bill would take back "our streets and town centres, restoring respect for law and order". The Conservatives say the plans have been "copied and pasted from the last government's announcements". Child exploitation and cuckooing to be criminal offences 'Not the ministry of fun': Troubling issues clatter onto Yvette Cooper's desk Will Keir Starmer be able to meet his pledges? The Crime and Policing Bill pulls together many measures set out in Labour's general election manifesto. But they come amid questions over whether police have the money to make the government's plan work. Ministers say that the enormous piece of legislation will target the crimes that communities want prioritised to make their areas feel safer and to bear down on behaviour that has gone unpunished. The bill includes the government's proposed "Respect Orders". These court-imposed restrictions will be similar to the Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (Asbo) developed in the Tony Blair era, then scrapped by the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats coalition a decade ago. While Asbos were popular with voters, critics say the restrictions often became unworkable or poorly enforced. The proposed Respect Orders allow courts to impose restrictions on an individual's behaviour, just like an Asbo. But they would also be able to compel them to attend programmes such as addiction treatment or anger management courses to change their ways. Under the bill, police gain the power to enter and search a property without a court warrant for a stolen mobile phone, or other items that have been electronically tracked such as laptops or Bluetooth-tagged bikes. The power means that victims of mobile phone thefts, who are tracking their device while it is in the hands of a criminal, can call on police to recover it quickly. Other measures previously announced in the bill include: Scrapping a 2014 law that classified shoplifting of items worth under £200 as less serious than other retail theft - making them less of a priority for the police. An offence of assaulting a shop worker - also a Conservative commitment before the 2024 General Election. A new police power to seize without warning off-road bikes or e-scooters. A new offence of spiking drinks, separate to current assault laws. Giving judges the power to issue a Stalking Prevention Order against a suspect, even if they are not convicted of a crime. Another already announced power to be added as the Bill goes through Parliament will compel online retailers to alert police to bulk or suspicious sales of knives. The Home Office says the bill's aims will be delivered by recruiting 13,000 additional neighbourhood officers by 2029 - and the department has pledged £200m specifically towards that. But some forces have already warned they will have to cut officers this year because of a wider budget crisis. The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC ) said last year that forces faced a £1.3bn funding gap, and the available cash was not being shared evenly between forces due to outdated rules. The Home Office has since confirmed it is putting £1.1bn extra into policing up to April 2026. But the NPCC has warned that if it is to deliver the "Safer Streets" plan, forces would need a pay settlement that would help them to attract and retain the best possible officers. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "For too long communities have had to put up with rising town centre and street crime, and persistent antisocial behaviour, while neighbourhood police have been cut. "And for years too little has been done to tackle the most serious violence of all including knife crime and violence against women and children. "That is why the new Crime and Policing Bill is about taking back our streets and town centres, restoring respect for law and order, and giving the police and local communities the support and tools they need to tackle local crime." Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said: "Labour had 14 years to come up with new ideas – but all they have done is copied and pasted what the last government had already announced. "Labour's funding settlement next year for police forces leaves them £118m short after accounting for salary rises, inflation and the national insurance hike – putting 1,800 police officers at risk. "Police forces are warning that this will get worse this year due to Labour's inadequate funding settlement."
BBC News
25-02-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Flagship crime plan unveiled by government
Police will be given new powers targeting knife crime and anti-social behaviour and be allowed to search homes for stolen mobile phones without a warrant under major legislation to be unveiled in Crime and Policing Bill is at the heart of what the government calls its "Safer Streets mission" and ministers want it to become law by the end of the Secretary Yvette Cooper said the bill would take back "our streets and town centres, restoring respect for law and order". The Conservatives say the plans have been "copied and pasted from the last government's announcements". The Crime and Policing Bill pulls together many measures set out in Labour's general election they come amid questions over whether police have the money to make the government's plan say that the enormous piece of legislation will target the crimes that communities want prioritised to make their areas feel safer and to bear down on behaviour that has gone bill includes the government's proposed "Respect Orders". These court-imposed restrictions will be similar to the Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (Asbo) developed in the Tony Blair era, then scrapped by the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats coalition a decade Asbos were popular with voters, critics say the restrictions often became unworkable or poorly proposed Respect Orders allow courts to impose restrictions on an individual's behaviour, just like an they would also be able to compel them to attend programmes such as addiction treatment or anger management courses to change their the bill, police gain the power to enter and search a property without a court warrant for a stolen mobile phone, or other items that have been electronically tracked such as laptops or Bluetooth-tagged power means that victims of mobile phone thefts, who are tracking their device while it is in the hands of a criminal, can call on police to recover it quickly. Other measures previously announced in the bill include:Scrapping a 2014 law that classified shoplifting of items worth under £200 as less serious than other retail theft - making them less of a priority for the offence of assaulting a shop worker - also a Conservative commitment before the 2024 General Election.A new police power to seize without warning off-road bikes or e-scooters.A new offence of spiking drinks, separate to current assault judges the power to issue a Stalking Prevention Order against a suspect, even if they are not convicted of a already announced power to be added as the Bill goes through Parliament will compel online retailers to alert police to bulk or suspicious sales of knives. The Home Office says the bill's aims will be delivered by recruiting 13,000 additional neighbourhood officers by 2029 - and the department has pledged £200m specifically towards some forces have already warned they will have to cut officers this year because of a wider budget National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC ) said last year that forces faced a £1.3bn funding gap, and the available cash was not being shared evenly between forces due to outdated Home Office has since confirmed it is putting £1.1bn extra into policing up to April the NPCC has warned that if it is to deliver the "Safer Streets" plan, forces would need a pay settlement that would help them to attract and retain the best possible Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "For too long communities have had to put up with rising town centre and street crime, and persistent antisocial behaviour, while neighbourhood police have been cut."And for years too little has been done to tackle the most serious violence of all including knife crime and violence against women and children."That is why the new Crime and Policing Bill is about taking back our streets and town centres, restoring respect for law and order, and giving the police and local communities the support and tools they need to tackle local crime."Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said: "Labour had 14 years to come up with new ideas – but all they have done is copied and pasted what the last government had already announced."Labour's funding settlement next year for police forces leaves them £118m short after accounting for salary rises, inflation and the national insurance hike – putting 1,800 police officers at risk. "Police forces are warning that this will get worse this year due to Labour's inadequate funding settlement."
