dispersal zone

British

noun

a defined area in which any police or community support officer can force any group of two or more people to disperse for 24 hours

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A dispersal zone is to be introduced by police in the centre of Scotland's biggest city as part of a crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.

From BBC

The temporary dispersal zone, which comes into force on 20 March, will cover Glasgow Central Station, St Enoch Square and Union Street, all of which have recently been identified as areas of concern.

From BBC

Dispersal zone powers are not new - they were introduced in Scotland under the Antisocial Behaviour etc.

From BBC

A dispersal zone and enhanced powers will remain in place until 22:00 GMT.

From BBC

Police said 54 of the 87 fines for Covid breaches in the dispersal zone over the weekend were issued on Saturday.

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