Currently, the UK enforces anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) which tell an individual over 10 years old how they must not behave. Examples of anti-social behaviour include: arson, begging, dangerous driving, defecating/urinating in public, disturbing the peace, dogging, drug use, drunken behaviour, fare evasion, homophobia, intimidation, littering, loitering, noise pollution, racism, rioting, rudeness, smoking in public places, spitting, stealing, mugging, vandalism, and graffiti. Penalties for individuals proven to behave antisocially include fines, being banned from certain locations, and/or spending time with people who are known as trouble-makers for at least two years.
84% Yes |
16% No |
58% Yes |
16% No |
22% Yes, but increase penalties so offenders take them more seriously |
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3% Yes, ASBOs deter troublemakers from becoming criminals |
See how support for each position on “Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs)” has changed over time for 242k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs)” has changed over time for 242k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@5534JYN3yrs3Y
Good citizenship should be part of the national curriculum by law. Where this proves inadequate, troublemakers, especially persistent ones, should be sent to secure re'education centres where they will be subject to a 'carrot and stick' type of system.
@8PP86K23yrs3Y
In some cases they are needed, but more funding should be going into rehabilitation and education for young offenders.
@8PLHB553yrs3Y
Yes, but take some ASBO's out
@8PJS3N23yrs3Y
No improve education and reform
@8PJ5FFX3yrs3Y
Yes, for offences that have the potential to damage other people e.g. arson however things such as begging shouldn't be punished if the person is actually homeless or in need of support.
@8P9KYKR3yrs3Y
Yes, ASBOs deter troublemakers from becoming criminals and increase penalties so offenders take them more seriously
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