Respect Orders launched in Croydon to tackle antisocial behaviour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

Respect Orders have been launched in Croydon to give police and councils stronger powers against persistent antisocial behaviour. The Minister for Policing and Crime announced the scheme, which will enable courts to ban adult offenders from engaging in specified activities relating to their antisocial behaviour. Breaches of Respect Orders carry prison sentences.

The orders are designed to protect victims, provide relief to affected communities and restore confidence in public spaces. For example, courts could prevent someone from drinking alcohol in a particular area of a high street where their behaviour has repeatedly caused problems. The scheme aims to address issues repeatedly raised by residents in Croydon, particularly in areas such as North End and London Road.

Respect Orders are not purely enforcement-focused. They can include positive requirements compelling individuals to address the root causes of their behaviour, such as undertaking drug or alcohol treatment. The scheme aims to give people the opportunity to change whilst providing stronger tools to address persistent problems and help ensure high streets and public spaces can be enjoyed by everyone.

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'Respect Orders will help make Croydon safer'Respect Orders launched in Croydon give police and councils stronger powers to tackle persistent antisocial behaviour, with breaches carrying prison sentences.This Is Local London · 27 Oct, 10:35
'Respect Orders will help make Croydon safer'Respect Orders launched in Croydon give police and councils stronger powers to tackle persistent antisocial behaviour, with breaches carrying prison sentences.Croydon Guardian · 27 Oct, 10:35

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