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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Antisocial Behaviour: Prosecutions

Thursday 30 March 2023 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial steps include swift and visible justice, increased fines, and enhanced drug testing for antisocial behaviour.
  • Northumbria police will receive funding for immediate justice and hotspot policing initiatives.
  • The Government's new plan aims to have a visible impact on antisocial behaviour across the country.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Liz Twist Lab Blaydon and Consett
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

Persistent antisocial behaviour has serious impacts on individuals and communities in Blaydon and Consett.

Question

What steps are being taken to ensure effective prosecution of antisocial behaviour?

Answer from Victoria Prentis

Those who commit antisocial behaviour will face swift and visible justice, increased fines and enhanced drug testing as part of the Government's new action plan.

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Q2 Liz Twist Lab Blaydon and Consett
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

Community sentences have fallen by 62% between 2010 and 2021, weakening their impact on antisocial behaviour.

Question

Does the Attorney General regret that community sentences fell by 62% from 2010 to 2021?

Answer from Victoria Prentis

Northumbria police will receive trailblazer funding for both immediate justice and hotspot policing. The courts are able to use the wide range of sentences available.

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Not addressed: The decline in community sentence usage and its impact

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Q3 Virginia Crosbie
Policing & Resources Community Security
Context

Ynys Môn has received £695,000 from the safer streets fund for initiatives like first aid courses and boxing sessions.

Question

Can she confirm that the Government are committed to cracking down on antisocial behaviour in addition to making Anglesey's streets safer?

Answer from Victoria Prentis

The plan unveiled this week will have a real and visible impact on antisocial behaviour around the country. It will be interesting to see the learning we get from targeted areas.

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Not addressed: Specific commitment to addressing antisocial behaviour

How: Working With Partners

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