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Convicted criminals could be banned from going to the pub, music concerts and sports events under new plans to give judges power to pass tougher community sentences. Under the new sentencing powers to be unveiled on Sunday, offenders could face limits on driving, travel bans and restriction zones confining them to specific areas. Those who break the conditions could then face being dragged back in front of a judge and given a tougher punishment.
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