The government is planning to tackle anti-social behaviour with new "respect orders" that could ban persistent offenders from public areas, with penalties including up to two years in jail.
Civil liberties advocates warn that new enforcement powers may lead to misuse by police, potentially criminalizing vulnerable communities like the homeless, raising significant ethical concerns.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized that respect orders would empower police to deal more effectively with anti-social behavior, while noting these orders won't target children due to past failures.
The new orders aim to address the root causes of anti-social behavior by mandating offenders to undergo treatment programs, in a shift towards rehabilitative measures.
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