Pub and travel bans proposed in sentencing overhaul

The UK government is proposing reforms to sentencing rules that could see convicted criminals facing bans from pubs, concerts, sports events, and travel. These changes aim to toughen community punishments and deter reoffending, following a review suggesting fewer custodial sentences for less serious crimes. Courts might have broader power to impose restrictions as punishment, including driving bans and mandatory drug testing for offenders released under supervision. The Ministry of Justice plans to introduce legislation to enable judges and magistrates to apply these penalties more widely.