Gang Crime in London

James Brokenshire has called for policies combining prevention, enforcement and rehabilitation and spanning the short term and long term if the problems of youth violence are to be addressed. Speaking during a Parliamentary debate on Gang Crime in London, the Shadow Home Affairs Minister said that the brazen and shocking nature of some of the recent teenage stabbings in the Capital underlined the continuing problems of violent youth crime and the need for vigilance. James called for new powers of stop and search for the police as well as support in schools to prevent vulnerable children being drawn into gang membership.

James said:

"If we are to make the sustained change that our communities need to break gang violence and the scourge of knife crime we need a change of approach. One which recognises the need for clear and robust sanctions for those who break the law. Which devolves greater powers and responsibility to those responding to the problems on our streets. But which also recognises that strong families and communities are more effective at instilling a culture of respect and responsibility as any law, rule or regulation. And that ultimately societal change is required to promote safer and more cohesive communities in our Capital and across the country."

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