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Cracking down on anti-social behaviour
October 13 2009
Today the Home Secretary is announcing further support for victims who take a stand in Magistrates Courts against anti-social behaviour. For the first time these victims can be helped by Victim Support services. Alan Johnson is also making clear that ASBO breaches should be dealt with robustly through the courts as a matter of course

Strengthening ASBOs to tackle extreme cases
July 2 2009

New Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced new measures to boost the use of ASBOs, as he admitted that there has been complacency on their use recently. The measures include:

• cutting the delays of up to 2 years in courts issuing ASBOs, through targets on maximum waiting times and limiting the number of adjournments possible
• local action squads to tackle severe problem areas such as underage drinking and problem families
• making it easier to report problems
• more counselling and support for victims

Identity cards will not be compulsory
July 1 2009

Home Secretary Alan Johnson ruked out making ID cards compulsory for UK citizens. "Holding an identity card should be a personal choice for British citizens."

More protection for the vulnerable
March 19 2009

Strong safeguards to protect children and vulnerable adults were set out in greater detail by the government today ahead of the launch of the vetting and barring scheme (VBS) later this year. Increased safeguards will start coming into effect from 12 October. Within five years, around five million more jobs and voluntary positions — including most NHS jobs — will have become subject to checks. This means many more people posing a risk to the vulnerable will be excluded from the workplace.

December 23 2008
New power and guidance to tackle alcohol-related crime

A new power targeting offenders who commit crime under the influence of alcohol was unveiled today.

From next summer, drinking banning orders will allow police and local authorities to stop a person entering certain premises if they have been involved in criminal or disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol. Breach of a drinking banning order, which can last up to two years, could lead to a fine of up to £2,500. The orders are focused on people whose drinking has been identified as a factor in their irresponsible and disorderly behaviour.



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