Anti-social Behaviour and Shoplifting
2026-07-16 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL2238 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that local authorities and agencies are sufficiently resourced to tackle those who engage in repeated anti-social behaviour and shoplifting; and what steps they are taking to ensure that those
Answer
Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a priority for this Government and a key commitment in the Government’s Plan for Change. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 already gives social landlords, the police and local authorities a rang...