Measures threaten our civil rights

THERE are many reasons for opposing on-the-spot fines and anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs).

Measures threaten our civil rights
Mon, 11 Jul, 2005 - 01:00

As this is an important civil rights issue, I believe everyone should support the campaign against Mr McDowell’s draconian measures.

ASBOs can criminalise people for behaviour that is not in itself criminal. They are open to abuse by gardaí and by people with axes to grind within a community.

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