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PM wants yobs in shackles – and everyone said the same thing

"Wait until your own crimes catch up with you", was the general sentiment.

Joe Mellor by Joe Mellor
2021-07-27 15:36
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Boris Johnson has promised the wider use of public “chain gangs” to tackle yobs as he defended his approach to law and order in the face of police anger over a pay freeze.

The prime minister, launching the Government’s Beating Crime Plan, said people should be able to identify those who have been sentenced to community service for anti-social behaviour carrying  out their punishment.

The plan also includes a permanent relaxing of conditions on the use of controversial Section 60 Stop and Search powers, effectively undoing reforms brought in by his predecessor, Theresa May.

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“I don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t be out there in one of those fluorescent-jacketed chain gangs visibly paying your debt to society”.

Boris Johnson outlines his planned reforms for dealing with people convicted of anti-social behaviour.https://t.co/fgFiRXQhAn pic.twitter.com/KN0JFfnXEV

— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 27, 2021

Johnson said he is keen to tackle problems with low level disorder, which he acknowledged could have a major impact on victims.

He said the coronavirus lockdown “has driven some anti-social behaviour” and promised to tackle it.

“Somebody’s anti-social behaviour may be treated as a minor crime but it could be deeply distressing to those who are victims,” he said.

“If you are guilty of anti-social behaviour and you are sentenced to unpaid work, as many people are, I don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t be out there in one of those fluorescent-jacketed chain gangs, visibly paying your debt to society.”

Reactions

There were a lot of outraged comments, but the general consensus seems to be he should be wearing one himself soon, or should have been for a long time.

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Wonder if the Boris Johnson who wants to bring back chain gangs for anti-social behaviour is related to the Boris Johnson who was once a member of the notorious Bullingdon vandals.

— Otto English (@Otto_English) July 27, 2021

2.

Chain gangs.

Rape victims are forced to wait for years for a trial because @BorisJohnson won’t fund the justice system.

But it’s fine. Because he’s bringing back chain gangs. https://t.co/qfWswTmsSu

— The Secret Barrister (@BarristerSecret) July 27, 2021

3.

Boris Johnson today:

“If you’re guilty of antisocial behaviour…I don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t be out there in one of those fluorescent jacketed chain gangs” pic.twitter.com/14d6veoCnE

— Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) July 27, 2021

4.

Talk of chain gangs shows this plan has nothing to do with making communities safer.

It’s designed to create more stigma and division.

A short-term stunt that will cause long-term generational harm. https://t.co/f9f7QYbUcI

— Liberty (@libertyhq) July 27, 2021

5.

Mate…you’ll be in a chain gang for every day of your life when your crimes catch up with you! But then, you do love a hi-vis! https://t.co/5HDfjfigXg

— West Country Bylines (@WCountryBylines) July 27, 2021

6.

Blimey, chain gangs is it now?
My question is this – does Johnson’s own behaviour, his open racism, his denial of his own child, his proven lies to the electorate, his shagging around count as anti-social behaviour?
pic.twitter.com/oyehD3502s

— Ferret (@Ferretgrove) July 27, 2021

7.

If any Tory donors would like some free labour from chain gang workers, just text me and I’ll add you to the VIP list. https://t.co/NJnHQbQr2W

— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) July 27, 2021

8.

Boris Johnson to bring back forced slavery “chain gangs” for minor social misdemeanors.

We there yet..?
We are aren’t we? https://t.co/SqScPwJfw8

— Nick???? (@nicktolhurst) July 27, 2021

9.

Chain gangs of criminals wearing fluorescent jackets? Might not be such a daft idea. pic.twitter.com/CjgOJPS6v8

— Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) July 27, 2021

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“he’s beaten us to chain gangs. Run a focus group on public flogging.” pic.twitter.com/XqyxJmExUk

— John Bull (@garius) July 27, 2021

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Extra places on fluorescent-jacketed chain gangs should be reserved for posh boy Oxford students who thrash restaurants for a bit of a laugh

— David__Osland (@David__Osland) July 27, 2021

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Hi-vis chain gang charter member revealed. pic.twitter.com/CiKsFrFRCB

— ZÖMBY WOOF ??? (@ZombyWoof4) July 27, 2021

Related: Human rights groups condemn Johnson’s Stop and Search plans

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