Antisocial behaviour isn’t a minor nuisance when you’re living with it day in, day out.
It can make people’s lives a misery and communities feel less safe.
That’s why the Labour government is giving the police and other authorities tougher powers to deal with persistent offenders.
These new respect orders have teeth. If someone repeatedly causes trouble, they can be ordered to stop – and if they stick two fingers up at that order, they can be arrested and sent to prison.
You can read the Chronicle’s write up here: ‘Respect orders’ at heart of ASB crackdown | Barnsley Chronicle