Antisocial Behaviour 2021-11-22 (2)
2021-11-22
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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Context
The question arises from concerns about antisocial behaviour in the constituency, prompting a request for specific steps to address these issues.
What steps she is taking to (a) tackle antisocial behaviour and (b) support victims of antisocial behaviour?
The beating crime plan laid out the Government's commitments to working with local agencies to drive down antisocial behaviour, and we are committed to ensuring that victims of antisocial behaviour get the response they deserve. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 introduced specific measures designed to give victims and communities a say in the way that complaints of antisocial behaviour are dealt with, and this includes the community trigger—an important safety net that gives victims of persistent antisocial behaviour the ability to demand a formal case review.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific steps and timeline for addressing antisocial behaviour were not detailed beyond vague commitments.
Response accuracy
Q2
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Local councillors are finding funding for neighbourhood policing after 11 PM due to government cuts, affecting the fight against crime and antisocial behaviour.
Does the Minister agree with me that if her Department was fit for purpose, local councillors in my constituency from her party as well as from mine would not be forced to find the funding for neighbourhood policing after 11 o'clock at night, because Government cuts have left the hard-working officers I have met so overstretched in the fight against crime and antisocial behaviour?
I am sure the hon. Member will agree that local councillors of all parties want to tackle the scourge of antisocial behaviour that affects their residents. Local areas have the powers and the funding from the Home Office. The Mayor of West Yorkshire, a Labour Mayor, is receiving up to £510.8 million of funding, which is an increase of £25.8 million on the police settlement of last year, and she has also been able to recruit an extra 619 officers to tackle these priorities.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific issue about councillors needing to fund policing was not directly addressed; instead, emphasis was placed on overall funding increases and new officer recruitment.
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