UK: Fines for loutish 'ladettes' treble since 24-hour drinking was introduced

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2008-12-27 19:45

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"The number of women fined on-the-spot for loutish behaviour has trebled since Labour introduced 24-hour drinking.

Police chiefs last night blamed the surge in 'ladette' offences on the increased availability of alcohol since the licensing laws were relaxed in November 2005.

Figures obtained by the Daily Mail from police forces in England and Wales show that almost 37,100 fixed penalty notices of up to £80 were handed to women last year for offences such as being drunk in the street, shouting abuse or damaging property.'

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