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Excellent. Throw money at a problem, that will work well.  |
Whatever the causes of this, it seems to me that we've got a problem. Either the levels of deprivation that we've allowed to develop/exist, or a serious attitude problem in our youngsters. Whichever it is, there will be a price tag to the solution.
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The estate I worked on for a number of years did this for drug dealers and persistent anti-social tennents a few years back and it worked wonders.
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Drug dealers and
persistent anti-social tennants. I have no problem with people who consistently cause problems in their neighbourhood being thrown out of their house. What appears to be the case here, is that people may get evicted for one offence, which may actually be their first one (for which they got caught). Also, to the extent that there may be parents that also get evicted, they may not have had much opportunity to correct their children's behaviour where this was a first offence.
Yes. Incessant behaviour, and breach of an ASBO that was handed out earlier. Plenty notice and opportunity for the people involved to change their ways. Which is not the case for what appears to be the plan with the rioters.
As I've said before: I think a jail term is appropriate for those involved in the rioting/looting. I also think there's a case for those convicted who live in council housing to be given notice that they are sailing close to the wind and risk being evicted should similar events occur in the future. What I don't think is appropriate is for councils to attempt to evict (basically) anyone that took part.
I have absolutely no problem with offenders being dealt with through the courts. What I do have a problem with is that people/politicians appear to be looking to score cheap points by being additionally tough on those they can be tough with. We have the courts to deal with offenders. Housing authorities are not there to deal out additional sentencing when public opinion feels it fit.