§ 39. Richard OttawayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to review guidance to police forces and local authorities on the removal of unauthorised traveller encampments and the tackling of antisocial behaviour by travellers. [38912]
§ Mr. DenhamThe Home Office and Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions are currently revising the good practice guidance on managing unauthorised camping to encourage local authorities and police to develop robust strategies to deal with unauthorised encampments and crime and disorder. We are also seeking legislative changes to enable Antisocial Behaviour orders to cover a wider area to help police deal with individual members of the travelling community who persistently engage in antisocial behaviour across the country.
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