GRAFFITI AND TAGGING

Early day motion 134, tabled 7 November 2007 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 32 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: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 5, Independent 1.