How will the Crime and Policing Bill change closure orders?
The Crime and Policing Bill, if it is approved, will broaden powers for dealing with specific crimes and tackling anti-social behaviour – including major changes to closure orders. Senga Howells, senior associate at law firm Bevan Brittan, explains
Closure notices are short-term, emergency powers currently used by police or local authorities to close premises in order to prevent nuisance or disorder, as a legal precursor to a closure order (picture: Alamy)
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