How does a PSPO work and what are the penalties for breaching the Order?

The Public Spaces Protection Order imposes conditions on the use of identified areas in order to tackle anti-social behaviour across the borough. The PSPO provides additional powers to enforce the prohibitions, the penalties for which are as follows:

• Breach of a PSPO is a criminal offence subject to, up to a level three fine on prosecution (up to £1,000).
• A Fixed Penalty Notice can be issued for £100 for failing to comply with an officer's request to stop drinking or hand over the alcohol.
• Payment of the Fixed Penalty Notice discharges liability to conviction for the offence.
• The Police will work in partnership with the council to ensure the effective enforcement of the proposed PSPO.