The United Kingdom has announced new sentencing powers barring criminals from pubs, concerts, sports matches, and other public venues as part of its Plan for Change.
Under the reforms, judges will have the authority to impose driving restrictions, travel bans, and restriction zones confining offenders to specific areas to deter reoffending and enhance public safety.
Offenders supervised by the Probation Service, including those without known drug habits, will face expanded mandatory drug testing and stricter conditions.
Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood said these measures were aimed to remind offenders that crime does not pay and reinforce the government’s commitment to keeping Britain safe.
The government also plans to expand prison capacity with 14,000 new places by 2028 and boost the Probation Service budget by £700 million, employing new technology to improve supervision.
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