Re: those drunks outside Paddy Power

Lewisham had a borough wide DPPO trial (see below) running up until Feb 2011 followed by a consultation period but I don't know if it has been permanently implemented. Maybe the FHSoc can confirm.

A Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) gives the police extra powers to help them crack down on drinkers who disturb and intimidate residents through their anti-social behaviour. A DPPO is also sometimes known as a Controlled Drinking Order or Drinking Control Zone. The order does not ban drinking in public places but enables police officers to ask people to stop drinking where they have reason to believe that alcohol-related nuisance and annoyance is likely to occur. In addition an officer has the power to ask that person to hand over the alcohol in their possession. These powers are not intended to disrupt peaceful activities. They are only used to tackle nuisance or annoyance associated with drinking alcohol in a public place. It is not a criminal offence to drink alcohol within this designated area. An offence is only committed if a person refuses to obey a police officer's request to stop drinking.