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Labour's 'Respect Orders' Could Jail Persistent Anti-Social Offenders for Up to Two Years

Nov 22, 2024, 08:58 AM

The UK Labour Party has announced the introduction of new "respect orders" designed to crack down on persistent anti-social behaviour. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper unveiled the plans, describing them as a modernised version of the previous Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs). The proposed measures empower police to take stronger action against repeat offenders, who could face up to two years in jail or be banned from town centres for breaching the orders. The initiative will begin with a trial of the respect orders. Labour leader Keir Starmer emphasized his commitment to delivering on the party's manifesto promise to tackle anti-social behaviour and ensure that offenders face the consequences of their actions, drawing on his experience as Director of Public Prosecutions. The move aims to create safer communities by taking back the streets from crime.