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Thursday, November 13, 2003
Media
“MSPs told of gang ruling city streets: Angry residents have told MSPs that a gang of youngsters has taken over the streets of their Edinburgh neighbourhood. . .” Evening News
“Thugs ‘think police can’t touch them’: Gangs of young thugs believe the police are powerless to stop them running amok on the streets of Glasgow. A new report into anti-social behaviour concludes children “run wild on the streets” because they know their rights and think police can’t prevent them from causing trouble. . .” Evening Times
“MSPs told to get tough with thugs: Bringing back corporal punishment and reintroducing National Service is the best way to deal with young thugs, MSPs have been told [. . .] People in Moray said there should be ?more institutions introduced to encourage discipline, such as National Service.? [. . .] In other areas ?physical punishment? was seen as the most effective answer [. . .] But in Dundee MSPs were told that measures such as parenting classes, more leisure facilities and more youth workers was the answer. Significantly, those offering an opinion in Dundee did not agree that the Executive?s plans to fine and even imprison parents was part of the solution. . .” Courier 13.11.03
Communities Committee
Posted by MM
on Thu 13th Nov 2003
at 4:33 am
Antisocial Behaviour Legislation Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004
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