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HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)As I have said, this is not a mandatory measure. It is something that housing authorities and local enforcement agencies would be able to use at their discretion, looking at all…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)rose—01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)In my part of the world, the antisocial behaviour is more often wreaked by young people. Parents should be responsible for those young people, and there should be consequences so…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 33, in clause 1, page 2, line 29, at end insert— “(9) If a court makes a respect order against a person (P) more than once, then P is liable to a fine not…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)We did not invite any to the evidence session. I think the amendment would be welcomed, but I am sure we will hear from the relevant agencies and authorities in due course.01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)We have some really good people working in housing authorities across the country who will use all the powers we give them in a meaningful, proportionate and sensible way to get…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)I am on a mission: there will not be another infringement, Mr Pritchard. Antisocial behaviour can devastate communities, causing distress and insecurity for residents. We cannot…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fourth sitting)Clause 4 increases the maximum fixed penalty notice that can be issued for a breach of a community protection notice or public spaces protection order from £100 to £500. In 2023…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for her response. As we know, a small number of people are responsible for the vast majority of crimes. It is right that we put these ladders in place for the…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for her response. I am glad that we provoked a bit of passion and got people engaged in the debate. I would like to press the amendment to a vote. Question…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Member for his evidence. The amendment is a crucial measure that could play an essential role in ensuring that the allocation of social housing is fair,…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)We are talking more broadly about the powers—01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)Police numbers are at a record level. There are more police on the streets of the UK than ever before. There is more funding going into the police than ever before. We toughened…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)We need to give the justice system and agencies all the powers that they can have, because at the end of the day, it is their discretion that will determine which of these things…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)Amendment 32 sets out proposed penalties for repeated breaches of a respect order, with a prison sentence of up to five years. It would strengthen the enforcement of respect…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 34, in clause 1, page 4, line 18, at end insert— “D1 Power to move person down list for social housing A respect order may have the effect of moving any…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)Can we deal with them as one, or—01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 31, in clause 1, page 1, line 13, leave out “18” and insert “16”. This amendment would lower the age to 16 at which a court can impose a respect order on a…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for her response, but I would like to press the amendment to a Division. Question put, That the amendment be made.01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)It is encouraging to see housing providers recognised as registered authorities in proposed new section B1 of the 2014 Act, particularly when it comes to addressing antisocial…01 Apr 2025