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Alan Johnson to launch new anti-social behaviour crackdown
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Alan Johnson will launch a new crackdown on anti-social
behaviour today in his first speech on crime as Home
Secretary.
Mr Johnson will set out details of a website recording what
councils are doing to tackle the problem.
The site will show the public how many yobs have been hit with
anti-social behaviour orders, how many parents have been given
parenting orders and how many closure orders have been issued
against crack dens.
It is hoped the site will help the public hold town halls to
account over what steps they are taking to deal with the
issue.
Earlier this month Mr Johnson said the Government had been guilty
of "coasting" on anti-social behaviour issues and pledged to
redouble its efforts.
He said: "People will be able to see how many crack houses have
been closed, how many antisocial behaviour orders have been issued
and how many parenting orders have been issued."
He told The Times: "I want to ensure there is particular emphasis
on antisocial behaviour.
"I think we have done an awful lot on that and we have kind of
coasted a bit.
"What I think we have done is rested on our laurels. We need a new
drive on antisocial behaviour."
Mr Johnson, who took over from Jacqui Smith earlier this month,
also said people on housing estates felt ignored by the
authorities.
