Designated Public Place Orders
Sections 12 -16 of the Criminal Justice Police Act 2001 gives
the Local Authorities the powers to designate an area where there
is evidence of nuisance or disorder associated with the consumption
of alcohol in public places.
Where Harlow Council is satisfied that nuisance, annoyance or
disorder has been associated with consumption of alcohol in a
particular public area then it can, following the appropriate
consultation process, designate that area by the making of an
order.
The effect of a designation order is that a Police Officer may
require a person not to consume intoxicating liquor and to
surrender containers of such liquor. A person who fails to comply
with such a requirement imposed upon them commits an offence.
Harlow District Council has, following full consultation, made
designation orders in the following locations:
Please click on the link below to view a presentation on
Designated Public Place Orders created by the Safety and
Licensing department which includes Frequently Asked
Questions: