Do you agree with the use of the dispersal order in Knightswood, Glasgow which begins today. The order part of the governments anti-terrorism bill will be used in the despersal of anymore than two teenagers on the streets between the hours of 3pm and 3am in a bid to stamp out gang culture.
2006-09-01 06:33:32 · 9 answers · asked by ur_friskybit 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well, we need something done about the problems...but using Curfew laws are a disgrace.
However, its a typical Blairite misuse of legislation. The Terrorism bill has been used to quash demonstrations, marches, in fact nearly all forms of dissent are now illegal under these laws.
2006-09-01 06:43:24 · answer #1 · answered by thomas p 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's nothing to do with anti-terrorism legislation. It comes under the same legislation as an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO). A dispersal order for anti-social behaviour is a VERY powerful weapon in the arsenal of the Police. It is not intended for all groups of kids, but only those that are a problem. We had it in our district for over a year (6 months each in two neighbouring towns), and it really did the job. We don't have a problem any more, and life is a lot happier for everyone - decent, law-abiding teens included. At the end of the day, if you're not doing anything wrong, why should anyone be worried about it? It's here to help those of us that have, for such a long time, been subject to yob rule. It's nice to see the Police are doing something and taking back control of the streets.
2006-09-02 21:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by ragill_s1849 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a small village in Surrey and we have just become subject to the same order!! It is, in my opinion, ridiculous and seems to be a fairly flimsy order. I think if there were enough real police on the streets they could deal with the real offenders and leave the other teenagers alone. Its not that hard to know the difference. It is a means of tarring all youth with the same brush and could easily antogonise otherwise trouble free youths.
This is not to say that the bid to stamp out gang culture is not a worthy one - its just that traditional policing, given the staff and money, would do the job effectively.
Incidentally, our exclusion zone in our little village is because we have a skate ramp by the childrens park and teenagers congregate there and upset the locals. Again, it is understandable that some people are upset and there has been some grafitti and underage buying of alcohol at the local off licence!! Its the stuff the police used to sort out with their powers under the law as it stood. I am not convinced these dispersal orders will cover the real problem which is no money and not enough police!!
2006-09-01 17:06:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to admit to knowing nothing about the dispersal order in Glasgow. But I fail to see how dispersing groups of teenagers in the streets will combat terrorism.
I think dispersal orders are a good thing for areas that suffer continuing noise, damage, assaults and other anti social behaviour by marauding gangs of teenage thugs though.
2006-09-01 17:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by Sally J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dispersal orders are only a tool used in the initial stages of combating antisocial groups. Now, I will admit I am not familiar with the details of your political situation, (sorry, I have plenty to occupy my political focus for now) if there is already an established social threat from teen gangs, this may act as an effective “short term” correction tool. However, long term use of dispersal orders can have highly detrimental effects if additional steps are not used to combat the problem.
2006-09-02 01:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by R_SHARP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely agree. There is no reason why people should be hanging around in groups at that time of day if it is not a legitimate organised gathering. Basic respect and social behaviour say that this is not normal. If it was an anarchic society, maybe it would be acceptable to hang around as agroup at those times.......
2006-09-01 14:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by Dave P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of these kids who go around in gangs are basically cowards, they encourage each other to vandalise, terrorise and damage or steal cars, the bigger the gang the worse their behaviour, yes, I agree with what Strathclyde are doing, break them down in to smaller numbers, they won't be so 'tough' then.
2006-09-01 16:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by button mushroom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree as all that will happen is that those who are behaving "anti-socially" will move to neighbouring areas. The root of the problem should be addressed.
2006-09-01 15:01:05 · answer #8 · answered by rosiedoll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank god that someone in the U.K.has the balls to do something about this problem,the police in my area are a waste of space
2006-09-03 07:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋