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Resources: Talking point - Should hooligans be kept at home?

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Strict measures to curb football violence came into force last week.

About 3,000 people who are the subject of football banning orders have been told to report to police stations and surrender their passports.

Are young people reassured? Will these measures make the football extravaganza in Germany trouble free?

Those who don't co-operate could face six months in prison and a 5,000 fine. Do young people think this will be enough to deter hooligans?

One police football intelligence officer has pointed out that in his area, banning people from travelling does not stop them watching games in a pub. Would it be better to have them out of the country rather than causing trouble in UK towns?

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