Labour Introduces 'Respect Orders' to Combat Persistent Antisocial Behaviour

New measures include up to two years in jail, vehicle seizures, and mandatory rehabilitation for offenders.

Labour's proposed 'Respect Orders' aim to tackle antisocial behaviour by granting police and councils powers to ban offenders from public spaces and impose rehabilitation requirements.
Offenders who breach the orders could face up to two years in jail, unlimited fines, community service, or curfews under the new Crime and Policing Bill.
Police will be empowered to seize vehicles like off-road bikes and e-scooters used dangerously, without prior warnings, as part of efforts to address public safety concerns.
The measures will be piloted in areas with high levels of antisocial behaviour before a broader rollout across England and Wales.
The initiative builds on Labour's broader promise to strengthen neighbourhood policing, with plans to add 13,000 officers and support staff to local communities.