One issue which has caused me real frustration as MP and Candidate, is the difficulty that local residents have in dealing with anti-social behaviour. I have witnessed at first hand the suffering to local residents caused by anti-social behaviour and the frustration and obstacles that are put in front of dealing with the problem. As always it is the decent and law abiding that suffer most.
Too often - in part due to legislation introduced by the last Government -dealing with anti-social behaviour problems takes an inordinate amount of time. Moreover, If various 'agencies' decide otherwise, residents have little redress.
For this reason, I am glad that Home Secretary, Theresa May has announced today at the Conservative Conference that this state of affairs will continue no longer. Residents will have recourse to new independent panels if they feel that relevant authorities have not dealt properly with anti-social behaviour in particular instances, they will be able to appeal to the Panel. If the Panel then recommend action, police and local councils will have to respond.
I look forward to this measure being set out in Parliament over coming weeks. It can't come soon enough.
For more details, please see HERE.
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