‘These new punishments should remind all offenders that crime does not pay’

Criminals could face being banned from pubs under revamped sentencing powers

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CRIMINALS could be banned from pubs, concerts and sports grounds under plans to give judges powers to pass tougher community sentences.

Offenders could face limits on driving, travel bans and restriction zones confining them to specific areas under the proposals, which would apply in England and Wales.

Those who break the conditions could face being dragged back in front of a judge and given a tougher punishment.