'Dad's Army' Approach to Tackling ASB Is Not The Answer

Fifteen leading social landlords have cast doubt on Government proposals which rely on local communities tackling anti-social residents. Responding to Home Secretary Theresa May’s suggestion that ASBOs could be scrapped, the Airport Group points to the importance of protecting victims and the use of professional witnesses to resolve anti-social behaviour. It is understood the Home Office plans a short period of consultation this month, so the Group has issued a preliminary response to the speech. Key points of the response are;
*Tackling anti-social behaviour is a clear expectation of landlords from most resident consultation.
*There is a danger that intolerance of difference and diversity may not lead to successful self-policing.
*Ordinary residents must be consulted on any changes to legal remedies and procedures.
*The ASBO is the only available measure to address serious anti-social behaviour by juveniles
It suggests extending to landlords those powers only police and local authorities have, as well as wanting greater recognition by government of the important preventative work aimed at young people.
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