UK’s new policy bans criminals from sports, pubs, travel

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The UK Government has introduced new sentencing powers that will bar criminals from pubs, concerts, sports events, and even travel, as part of its Plan for Change announced today.

The policy, unveiled on Sunday, empowers judges to curtail offenders’ freedoms with driving limits, travel bans, and restriction zones confining them to specific areas.

According to a statement made available on the UK government website, the measures aim to strengthen community punishments, deter reoffending, and ensure safer streets across Britain.

The statement, which quoted Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, said, “Widening the range of punishments available to judges is part of our Plan for Change to cut crime and make streets safer. Punch