Police data collection criticised
News Article 20 September 2007
The Conservatives have criticised the government's record on measuring anti-social behaviour after a report found that nearly half of police authorities are poor at compiling data.
Police chief berates Asbos
Press Review 10 September 2007
A senior police officer will today suggest that Asbos are failing to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Parents warned on pupil behaviour
News Article 4 September 2007
Ed Balls has said that parents who fail to control pupils who have been excluded from school face fines of up to £100.
Good behaviour rewards suggested
Press Review 4 September 2007
A Conservative policy review will today recommend that council house tenants get financial rewards for good behaviour.
Mandela appeals to black Britain
Press Review 29 August 2007
Nelson Mandela has called on leading black Britons to take a lead in countering violence and low achievement in the inner cities.
Ban youths from road, says Cameron
Press Review 23 August 2007
David Cameron has recommended that youngsters be "hit where it hurts" to combat rising levels of anti-social behaviour.
Rethink on Asbos possible
Press Review 17 August 2007
Young offenders who breach anti-social behaviour orders should not be considered for jail unless they have caused "serious harassment, alarm or distress", the sentence advisory board has recommended.
Anti-social behaviour 'a constant battle'
News Article 15 August 2007
A senior police officer has said that bad parenting and cheap alcohol create a "constant battle" against antisocial behaviour.
Asbos 'a sign of failure' says Balls
News Article 27 July 2007
The children's secretary has said anti-social behaviour orders are a sign of "failure" which he wants to move away from.
Criminal Damage (Graffiti) Bill [Failed Bill 2006/07 session]
Legislation 25 July 2007
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Town centres 'no-go areas'
Press Review 24 July 2007
A leading Conservative MP has criticised the government's policy on anti-social behaviour, claiming that yobs turn town centres into "no-go areas" after dark.
MPs attack Asbo data
News Article 24 July 2007
The Home Office has no idea which of its many anti-social behaviour measures work best, a report has found.
Brown to be tough on law and order
News Article 24 June 2007
As chancellor, Gordon Brown rarely spoke on Home Office matters but he has been more open on the issue since becoming prime minister-elect.
PM unveils early intervention measures
News Article 16 May 2007
Mothers and their unborn babies are to be targeted for help as part of the latest drive to prevent social exclusion.
New drive against criminality
Press Review 16 May 2007
Tony Blair is set to unveil a policy targeting unborn babies considered at risk of antisocial behaviour, the Guardian reports.