Conservatives propose gambling bans on benefits for offenders in England and Wales
The UK Conservatives propose preventing offenders on licence or serving community sentences from using state benefits to gamble online, buy alcohol or purchase tobacco. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said recipients would use restricted payment cards during their sentences and for at least one year afterwards; the party is considering whether similar limits should cover other benefit recipients.
The proposal would restrict how eligible offenders can spend benefits and could be extended to other recipients.