Make politically motivated vandalism a specific offence with strong penalties
Make unauthorised painting of political markings or graffiti - particularly on roads, kerbs and road signs - a specific offence. Punishments should include high fines, community orders, rapid removal paid for by the offender and even custody for repeat or group offending.
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Make politically motivated vandalism a specific offence with strong penalties
Make unauthorised painting of political markings or graffiti - particularly on roads, kerbs and road signs - a specific offence. Punishments should include high fines, community orders, rapid removal paid for by the offender and even custody for repeat or group offending.
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Multiple businesses in the area have been targeted by vandals who spray graffiti and smash windows. Gail's and Shinobi Sushi have been damaged in recent incidents.
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Create a new criminal offence of Neglect in Public Office. We believe this would provide an improved means through which to hold public officials — including ministers, social workers, and civil servants — legally accountable if their actions or failures cause serious harm, trauma, or death.
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Make it a criminal offense to park across a drive or drop kerb
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