Satellite tagging will allow us to keep a much closer watch on the most high - risk and persistent offenders who cause so much harm in our communities, creating a safer society with fewer victims.» (politics.co.uk)
Barking is classed as a «statutory nuisance» under the 1990 Environmental Protection Act and owners of persistent offenders are liable to fines of up to # 2000. (newscientist.com)
«The importance of early intervention to break persistent offenders out of the cycle of drink - fuelled offending can not be overstated,» said an ACPO spokesman. (politics.co.uk)