Christopher Fraser (Con, South West Norfolk) introduced a Bill on raves, in order to amend the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 powers in relation to illegal raves.

Introducing the Bill, Fraser spoke of constituent complaints about raves held within his constituency and of the “appalling mess that those attending raves can leave, including syringes and other drug paraphernalia and even human excrement.”

Fraser then spoke on the was he viewed as the lack of powers the Police in Norfolk had at their disposal.

He stated:

“The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 gives the police powers to direct those preparing for a rave away from a site, and to remove any vehicles or property that they may have with them. These powers are not enough.”

Speaking of the new powers the Bill would give to the authorities, Fraser explained.

“The Bill would expand the definition of a rave to address that issue. It would create two new offences: of organising a rave, and of transporting sound equipment for use at a rave. People convicted of organising such events would face a tough penalty, providing a strong deterrent. In short, my Bill would make it much easier to prevent raves from happening in the first place.”