Specialist Half-Day, On Line Workshop for Police and Local Authority Community Safety Professionals

When communities are being harmed by persistent crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour linked to problem premises, Closure Powers can provide an effective and immediate solution. Whether the issues relate to a troublesome licensed premises, off-licence, vape shop, retail unit, takeaway, abandoned building or other commercial property, practitioners need to understand how to identify suitable cases, gather persuasive evidence and present a robust application to the court. This practical half-day workshop provides frontline professionals with the legal knowledge and operational skills required to use Closure Powers confidently and effectively.

The workshop is delivered by an experienced practitioner with extensive involvement in Closure Orders and community safety enforcement. Drawing on real operational experience, delegates will gain practical insight into:

• What evidence courts find persuasive
• How successful applications are built
• Common pitfalls that lead to refusal
• Effective partnership approaches to tackling problem premises