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30-04-2010, 19:19

Seems having cameras watching our every move is not enough anymore to the powers that be.

"The advice comes in a letter from the Metropolitan Police to pubs in Croydon, South London.

Among World Cup guidance, it suggests "dress code restrictions - eg no football shirts".

It also urges using plastic glasses and door staff.

Pubs are not obliged to follow the advice, but it warns: "Police will not hesitate to use powers under the Licensing Act should we find you are not actively supporting the prevention of crime."

Other forces could follow, but licensees' spokesman Bill Sharp said: "The World Cup should be a chance for people to enjoy the football in the pub." The Met said: "These are suggestions to make pubs safer."

What utter nonsense.

30-04-2010, 19:19	#1
arcamalpha2004 Guest Posts: n/a	Are Police to Ban the wearing of England Shirts in Pubs During the World cup ? Seems having cameras watching our every move is not enough anymore to the powers that be. "The advice comes in a letter from the Metropolitan Police to pubs in Croydon, South London. Among World Cup guidance, it suggests "dress code restrictions - eg no football shirts". It also urges using plastic glasses and door staff. Pubs are not obliged to follow the advice, but it warns: "Police will not hesitate to use powers under the Licensing Act should we find you are not actively supporting the prevention of crime." Other forces could follow, but licensees' spokesman Bill Sharp said: "The World Cup should be a chance for people to enjoy the football in the pub." The Met said: "These are suggestions to make pubs safer." What utter nonsense.