Disorder Rules OK

Revellers enjoy themselves in a bar in Newcastle after new licensing laws came into force at midnight. Daily Telegraph photo.

From time to time, I think I've discussed the various UK reports on the Late Night Economy and dealing with late-night revelers. IMO, the foolish UK Government response has been to extend the hours that establishments can be open. The justification is that this limits the release of a horde onto the streets when places all close at the same time, and that it is the havoc of the crowd that contributes to disorder, ranging from fighting to murder. The launch of this new policy was this weekend.

This piece from the Daily Telegraph, "Your view: should pubs open 24 hours?," has some interesting comments and is worth reading.