Cracking down on crime
Series: DEFRA News Release ; (50/03) 12 February 2003, (4)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: New powers enabling highway authorities in England to divert or close rights of way to prevent crime have come into effect with the commencement of provisions in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Schedule 6. Target areas include footpaths across school grounds and alleyways on urban estates. The commencement statutory instrument and guidance for local authorities on the designation of areas are available on DEFRA's website at www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/cl/publicrow.htm#crimeprevent www.defra.gov.uk/news/2003/030212b.htm| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3907-01 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 121354-1001 |
New powers enabling highway authorities in England to divert or close rights of way to prevent crime have come into effect with the commencement of provisions in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Schedule 6. Target areas include footpaths across school grounds and alleyways on urban estates. The commencement statutory instrument and guidance for local authorities on the designation of areas are available on DEFRA's website at www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/cl/publicrow.htm#crimeprevent www.defra.gov.uk/news/2003/030212b.htm