GRAFFITI AND TAGGING

Early day motion 1254, tabled 29 March 2007 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 37 members.

That this House notes the problems caused by graffiti and tagging; believes that this is a good example of a crime that warrants a community punishment; further believes that an appropriate community punishment would be to clear up the mess created; fails to comprehend why the Crown Prosecution Service refuses to prosecute cases where less than £5,000 of damage is done; and calls for those who create the mess of tagging to be required to clear it up.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 18, Labour 11, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.