
Is there room for improvement within the Island’s Pubwatch scheme?
That will be assessed at a seminar for the licence trade in September.
The organisation was set up five years ago to combat antisocial behaviour in licensed premises.
People who are reported to Pubwatch can find themselves banned from pubs, clubs and even restaurants for up to twelve months.
Co-ordinator of the Chief Minister's Drug and Alcohol Strategy, Margaret O'Reilly (pictured), believes there can be a number of benefits:

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