Labour is promising a raft of measures to deal with anti-social behaviour- here is what they are promising

With a big increase in so called silent crimes of anti-social behaviour, the government is promising a raft of measures to deal with these issues.

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00:00Nuisance behaviour, ranging from persistent noise disturbances to acts of vandalism, have

00:06become one of the most pressing issues in the UK. Public frustration is growing over

00:11incidents such as graffiti, illegal dumping and aggressive street behaviour. These seemingly

00:17minor disruptions often have a significant impact on the quality of life, especially

00:23in densely populated urban areas. The rise of online harassment has also blurred the

00:28lines between traditional antisocial behaviour and digital abuse, making it harder to address

00:35comprehensively. In response, the newly elected Labour government has launched a series of

00:41initiatives aimed at curbing these behaviours. One key policy is the expansion of community

00:47protection orders, which allow local authorities to impose fines and restrictions on individuals

00:54engaging in persistent nuisance activities. Additionally, Labour has increased funding

00:59for local police forces to focus on community policing with an emphasis on early intervention

01:05and de-escalation. To combat the growing issue of cyber harassment, the government has pledged

01:10new legislation to hold social media platforms accountable for failing to act against abusive

01:17users. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to restore civility in public spaces,

01:24with ministers emphasising the need to tackle both physical and digital nuisances to rebuild

01:30communities' trust. In response, the Conservative Party say that while Labour's initiatives

01:34are a step in the right direction, they fail to address the root causes of nuisance behaviour.

01:40Conservatives argue for tougher penalties, stronger enforcement and a more efficient

01:45use of police resources, alongside empowering local communities to take action. They also

01:50caution against over-regulating online platforms, calling instead for a balanced approach that

01:56protects both public safety and freedom of speech.