Press Release

Anti-social Behaviour Orders
The Answer to ‘Out of Control Youth’?

12th October 2005

Members of Derry City Shadow Council are holding a Citizens Forum to support Local Democracy Week. Taking place in the Junction, 8 Bishop Street on Wednesday 19th October 05 at 7.00pm the Forum will give the community to find out the facts about Anti-social Behaviour Orders and debate whether or not it is the most effective way to stem anti-social behaviour in our society.

Speaking ahead of the event, Thomas Carroll, Shadow Councillor said it was an opportunity to express views in a balanced forum.

‘This is an opportunity for the Shadow Council to make a positive contribution to this debate. It’s about sharing views and creating a discussion about anti-social behaviour in the city that affects everyone”.

The Citizens Forum will be Co-Chaired by Wayne Foord, St. Columb’s Park House and Emmet Doyle of the Shadow Council. John Thompson from the University of Ulster will also give a brief presentation before the debate is open to the floor.

Kevin Shields, Shadow Councillor said:

"This is a great chance for people of all ages and occupations to express their views on a very topical issue and create a successful debate to mark Local Democracy Week”.

The Citizens Forum event takes place in the Junction, 8 Bishop Street on Wednesday 19th October 05 at 7.00pm and is open to everyone.

For further information please contact the Shadow Council office on 028 7137 0206.

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