Last week, the SNP voted against the Scottish Conservatives plan to punish more serious antisocial behaviour with tougher on-the-spot fines.
This is a clear demonstration of Nicola Sturgeon’s soft-touch approach to crimes like vandalism and disorderly drunken behaviour.
Graham Simpson said “Everyone deserves to live in a safe community, free from the menace of vandalism, noise and disruptive drunken behaviour.
“But under the SNP, 54 incidents of antisocial behaviour are recorded on the streets of South Lanarkshire every day. These incidents have a negative impact on our communities and intimidate our elderly and more vulnerable neighbours.
“The Scottish Conservatives want to give constables on the ground more power to deliver swift justice to offenders, with a higher fine of £100 for more serious antisocial behaviour.
“Now that we know Nicola Sturgeon opposes those plans, after the SNP voted against these proposals. It’s clear that only Ruth and the Scottish Conservatives will get tough on the troublemakers who plague our streets”.
