Clause 16 - Proceedings for possession:
Anti-social Behaviour Bill
6:15 pm
Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling, Labour)
If the Dundee project provides a model whereby a residential option is made available, we should perhaps consider it, although I do not know enough about the project to comment.
We could obviously go on discussing the matter at great length, but it is important to repeat two things. First, the provisions will not work if people do not believe that they will be evicted, because they will not think that there will be any consequence. Secondly, the courts must know that there is a proper sanction that will not put children on the street if they grant possession. If we do not ensure those things, we shall fail and one of the major planks of the Bill to deal with antisocial behaviour in our communities will not work.