anti-social behaviour
Coverage of anti-social behaviour in the Nexus archive.
- 'Outrageous': Punjab's proposed law reminiscent of colonial era draws criticism
Punjab's proposed Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, 2026, grants executive powers to freeze bank accounts, seize property, and impose electronic surveillance based on intelligence committee assessments. Critics, including activists and former Citigroup executive Yousuf Nazar, argue the law undermines due process, resembles colonial-era practices, and concentrates authority in non-independent bodies.
- Smacking children is 'harmful' and must be banned in England, according to new study - but other experts argue that it prevents anti-social behaviour later in life
A new study argues that smacking children is harmful and should be banned in England, while other experts claim it prevents anti-social behavior later in life. The debate highlights conflicting views on the long-term effects of physical punishment.
- People in Britain's 'most dangerous migrant town' call for tourist tax to pay for crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Residents in Britain's 'most dangerous migrant town' are advocating for a tourist tax to fund measures against anti-social behaviour. The proposal aims to address local safety concerns through financial support for a crackdown.