P193 CEEFAX 193 Thu 4 Nov 21:11/16 1/2 DISPATCH June Kelly reports on tough new measures against squatters: Under the proposals, individuals and local authorities whose homes and businesses have been taken over by squatters will bj able to seek an immediate court order giving the squatters 24 hours to leave. If they fail to comply they will bj committing a criminal offence which could carry a six-month prison sentence and a fine of up to £5,000 $here are estimated to bj 60,000 squatters in Britain - the majority in empty council property. --,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Next News World 0 Flash TV/RadioP193 CJEFAX 193 Thu 4 Nov 21:17/01 2/2 DISPATCH June Kelly reports on tough new measures against squatters: Earlier this year ministers were considering making the very act of squatting a criminal offence. Michael Howard said they had stopped short of this because it would be difficult for police to make the initial judgemjnt that a building was illegally occupied. Under his proposals the police will bj able to go in if an order has been ignored. The new mjasureu will be included in the Criminal Justice Bill. --,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Next News World Flash TV/Radio