Jon Trickett votes to protect communities from antisocial behaviour and youth gang crime
The Government’s Crime and Security Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons this week and local MP Jon Trickett voted strongly in favour of it.
The Bill was first published on 20th November and covers four key themes: making our streets safer; preventing crimes against the vulnerable; shutting down criminal and exploitative markets; and providing justice for victims and their families.
The main aim of the Bill is to make families take responsibility for their children’s antisocial behaviour. When any young person is considered for an ASBO, their parents will be assessed and parenting orders will be imposed if the ASBO is breached. Gang injunctions for under 18s will also be enforced, making people feel safer on the streets and preventing young people from being sucked into a life of crime.
The work of police in catching criminals will be helped by allowing them to indefinitely retain the
Jon Trickett said:
“I was pleased to support this Bill, which includes a number of measures designed to tackle youth crime and aid the police in catching serious criminals.
I know how anti-social behaviour can blight communities and I have always called for tougher legislation in Parliament. Our police, along with the community, are working hard to combat Anti Social Behaviour and whilst there are more police on the beat than ever before there is always more to be done”.