The Local Authorities (Alcohol Consumption in Designated Public Places) Regulations 2001

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations set out the procedure to be followed by local authorities in connection with orders designating a public place under section 13 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001. Once an order is made under that section in relation to a public place in their area, the police powers under section 12 of the Act (to require a person not to consume intoxicating liquor and to surrender opened containers of such liquor) will be available.

Regulations 3 and 4 set out the consultation requirements before making an order. Regulations 5 to 9 set out the publicity requirements before and after making an order. Regulation 10 adds the power to make an order under section 13(2) to those functions of a local authority in England which are not to be the responsibility of the executive.