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Bangor night-time order on young passes peacefully | Bangor night-time order on young passes peacefully |
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The first night of a controversial curfew on young people in a city centre passed without incident, say police. | The first night of a controversial curfew on young people in a city centre passed without incident, say police. |
It came into force in Bangor, Gwynedd, on Monday and could affect anyone under 16 not with an adult after 21:00 BST. | It came into force in Bangor, Gwynedd, on Monday and could affect anyone under 16 not with an adult after 21:00 BST. |
North Wales Police said there were pockets of young people, who were allowed to stay in affected areas as there were no complaints. | North Wales Police said there were pockets of young people, who were allowed to stay in affected areas as there were no complaints. |
One civil liberties group criticised the dispersal order, likening it to "North Korea, not north Wales". | One civil liberties group criticised the dispersal order, likening it to "North Korea, not north Wales". |
But police said it was not a total ban or curfew but gives police powers to move on troublemakers. | But police said it was not a total ban or curfew but gives police powers to move on troublemakers. |
Young people on the streets overnight were well behaved, according to police. | Young people on the streets overnight were well behaved, according to police. |
Sgt Iwan Owen said: "Their behaviour was such that no police intervention was required and as such they were allowed to remain within the area. | Sgt Iwan Owen said: "Their behaviour was such that no police intervention was required and as such they were allowed to remain within the area. |
"No complaints were received from the public in respect of the behaviour of any youths congregating within that area." | "No complaints were received from the public in respect of the behaviour of any youths congregating within that area." |
Civil liberties group Big Brother Watch called the order madness and likened it to "North Korea, not north Wales". | Civil liberties group Big Brother Watch called the order madness and likened it to "North Korea, not north Wales". |
Keith Towler, the children's commissioner, said it "demonises under-16s, isolates them from their communities, alienates them from police and spreads the misconception that all young people are troublemakers". | Keith Towler, the children's commissioner, said it "demonises under-16s, isolates them from their communities, alienates them from police and spreads the misconception that all young people are troublemakers". |
The order has prompted mixed reaction from residents in Bangor with some saying facilities are needed if young people are moved on. | The order has prompted mixed reaction from residents in Bangor with some saying facilities are needed if young people are moved on. |
Victoria O'Reilly, from People of Bangor Community Group, said: "Why not sit down around a table and ask children what they want, what the problems are and what they'd like to see happen." | Victoria O'Reilly, from People of Bangor Community Group, said: "Why not sit down around a table and ask children what they want, what the problems are and what they'd like to see happen." |
Dispersal orders have been used in other communities, but in Bangor it affects a wide area of the city. | Dispersal orders have been used in other communities, but in Bangor it affects a wide area of the city. |
Failure to comply could lead to up to three months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to £2,500. | Failure to comply could lead to up to three months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to £2,500. |
The order will be imposed for six months before it is reconsidered. | The order will be imposed for six months before it is reconsidered. |
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