Antisocial Behaviour Action Plan

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The MP asked if there would be a change in funding to local authorities as many areas are facing cuts despite rising antisocial behaviour. He also questioned the Minister's confidence that police forces would have the financial resources needed for hotspot policing.

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The MP asked about the Home Office's plans for community safety partnerships under the new bill. He specifically inquired whether local authorities will be required to engage with communities when implementing these changes.

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The plan is too weak, too little, too late. The Home Secretary says people are sick and tired of antisocial behaviour but ignores the public's frustration over the lack of action despite cuts in neighbourhood policing and weakening of powers.

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Most of the statement does not apply in Scotland due to devolved justice. Criminalising young people will not help and the Misuse of Drugs Act has failed for other drugs, so why ban nitrous oxide?

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Welcomes increased police resources, especially Operation Loki in Torquay town centre, and reform of the Vagrancy Act. How will traders and residents see differences and hold local forces accountable?

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Local police in Rhondda report domestic violence as the single biggest issue. The Home Secretary's announcement does not impress because of its lack of focus on saving lives, particularly with brain injury playing a significant role in criminal justice involvement.

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I put on record my thanks to the Prime Minister for taking time to speak with constituents impacted by antisocial behaviour when he came to Essex Boys and Girls Clubs in Chelmsford this morning. The hotspot policing will make a huge impact, but can I also particularly thank the Home Secretary for the youth guarantee, making sure that every young person will have access to clubs, activities or other opportunities?

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I wonder if the Home Secretary sees the inconsistency between saying in one breath that there is no such thing as petty crime, and then in the next one boasting that crime has fallen, but only if we exclude fraud from the figures. Can she tell the House why it is that something as basic as directing vulnerable individuals towards appropriate support is not already the case?

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It is laughable that the Labour party has come into the Chamber today talking about being the party of law and order—an absolute scandal. The Home Secretary will be aware of a deportation flight to Jamaica just a couple of years back, taking some of the most vile criminals on board back to their homeland. After Labour campaigned to stop it, two went on to commit terrible crimes: a murder, and attacking two women. Does the Home Secretary think that now is a good time for Opposition Front Benchers to apologise to this House and to the country?

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Any plan for dealing with antisocial behaviour must include support for victims of antisocial behaviour. While police and crime commissioners, such as Kim McGuinness in Northumbria, are working hard to tackle antisocial behaviour, they are prevented from running dedicated victim support programmes due to lack of funding. When will the Home Secretary provide this important funding?

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Antisocial behaviour in our towns is a major concern for many people living and working across Erewash. Can my right hon. and learned Friend assure me not only that Erewash police and Erewash Borough Council will receive their share of the new funding, but that persistent offenders will be swiftly prosecuted using the full force of the law?

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All the experts, including those on the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, say that banning nitrous oxide will cause more harm than good. Can she point to the evidence that suggests her policy on nitrous oxide is right?

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May I congratulate my right hon. and learned Friend on her decision to ban the recreational use of nitrous oxide? Can I urge her to do everything she can to stifle the supply and clamp down as hard as possible on those who continue to sell this dangerous product for recreational purposes?

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The website article supporting this statement mentions up to £5 million will be made available for CCTV and equipment restoration in vandalised parks. Is that £5 million the total budget? Will county councils and town and community councils in Wales be able to access this scheme?

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What I have heard consistently throughout the time I have been a Member of Parliament is that long-term residents who love their town no longer feel comfortable going into the town centre. Does the Home Secretary agree that we need a permanently higher police presence in the town centre, but also that the police need to be much more confident about engaging earlier with these groups?

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Only after my right hon. Friend the Member for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford published her comprehensive strategy on antisocial behaviour has the Home Secretary been shamed into cobbling together today’s statement, but that statement does not mention alcohol. How is she going to get on top of the growth in alcohol-based violence?

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Residents in Chatham and Aylesford have suffered from antisocial behaviour, including noise nuisance and unauthorised access to private lakes. The local councils are going through lengthy processes for public spaces protection orders (PSPOs). Will the announcement today make it easier to clamp down on such behaviour?

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The amount of reported antisocial behaviour is down, but people's experience shows a significant increase. Arrests have halved since 2010, and there are fewer police officers on the streets. Does the Home Secretary agree that Labour’s plan to add 13,000 more officers would be better?

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Funding allocations often favour urban areas over rural ones in addressing antisocial behaviour. Will the Home Secretary ensure proper rurification of funding to support North Dorset and other rural constituencies?

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Colleagues recognise the importance of tackling antisocial behaviour with increased community policing. Will the Home Secretary or Policing Minister meet to discuss concerns about junior and trainee police officers, such as Anu Abraham's tragic case?

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Colleagues commend the Home Secretary's plan, particularly the part where offenders will have to clean up their mess within 48 hours. Does the Minister agree that nitrous oxide use is a significant issue and should be taken more seriously?

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Will discussions take place with the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland to introduce parallel policies alongside the antisocial behaviour action plan announced today?

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Will the plan end community service orders being completed from home?

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Criminalisation does not tackle problem drug use. Why not look at deeper reasons such as cuts to youth services, poverty, and mental health crises? Is it time to recognise that problem drug use is a health issue and review devolution of responsibility for drugs policy to Wales?

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Does the Home Secretary agree that the Labour police and crime commissioner is short-changing constituents by closing down police stations in the west midlands?

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Does my right hon. and learned Friend assure me that this is not about bringing back the Vagrancy Act by the backdoor but ensuring those in need get services they require?

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Welcomes the Home Secretary's focus on antisocial behaviour, raises concerns about Lincolnshire police funding being the lowest in the country despite maintaining a low crime rate. Asks for assurance that Lincolnshire will receive an uplift in funding.

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Welcomes antisocial behaviour action plan, highlights severe school absence rates in Sheffield and Barnsley linked to antisocial behaviour. Requests Home Secretary to urge Department for Education to address rising school absence.

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Concerned about slow response to eviction requests for tenants causing nuisance. Asks when changes will take effect to make it easier for landlords to evict such tenants.

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Praises Greater Manchester police for 42% increase in charge rate under chief constable Stephen Watson. Asks if the plan supports increased arrest rates.

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Asks if perpetrators of graffiti will be tracked down and made to clean up public spaces.

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Thanks Home Secretary for listening to concerns and supporting initiatives across Lancashire, including funding boost for hotspot patrols in Hyndburn and Haslingden.

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Welcomes the statement, highlights recent vandalism in Winslow. Asks if powers announced today will empower officers to combat such incidents.

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Welcomes steps to ban nitrous oxide and use hotspot policing in response to antisocial behaviour along seafronts. Asks if legislation will be in place before summer and whether ice cream sellers will be exempt.

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Welcomes announcement of Staffordshire police area as a pilot hotspot area. Asks what this means for frontline policing and resource allocation.

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Highlights issues of youth crime and antisocial behaviour in Thornaby. Asks about expected impact of hotspot policing and immediate justice measures.