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Antisocial Behaviour Bill: McConnell defends impact on youth

Monday, November 10, 2003

"McConnell defends hardline action on antisocial behaviour : Jack McConnell yesterday defended his controversial plans to curb antisocial behaviour, denying that ministers were stigmatising youngsters. The First Minister told youngsters at a Labour party gathering in Glasgow that young people were themselves often the victims of antisocial behaviour and the crackdown would help improve their lives. . ." Scotland on Sunday

"Jack: I stand firm on ned law:” Jack McConnell last night defended his controversial bill to introduce tough anti-ned laws. The First Minister told young Labour Party members the laws are necessary to protect youths from anti-social behaviour. . .” Sunday Mail

"McConnell denies ‘demonising’ youth: First Minister Jack McConnell is expected to deny ministers are stigmatising young people when he launches a renewed defence of his administration’s plans to curb anti-social behaviour. . .” BBC 8.11.03

Posted by MM on Mon 10th Nov 2003 at 2:36 pm
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