May 9, 200620 yr Britain named the 'yob capital of Europe'Ā Ā Britain is seen as having the biggest problem with anti-social behaviour among a group of European countries, figures showed today. The survey also revealed that two-thirds of Britons thought drinking was a key contributor to the problem. Researchers said it was a "wake-up call" and that increased access to alcohol, through new 24-hour drinking laws, could not be the answer. Yob capital: Britain is perceived to have the worst rate of anti-social behaviour in Europe The survey found 76 per cent questioned in France, Germany, Britain, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain believed Britain had a "big or moderate problem" with anti-social behaviour, followed by France (75 per cent) and Germany (61 per cent). In Britain, 95 per cent agreed it was a "big or moderate problem" here, according to the survey by security firm ADT and the Jill Dando Institute of Crime, based at University College London. The figures from this country also showed that 79 per cent believed that a breakdown of discipline in homes and schools was seen as a factor. Six out of 10 people (62 per cent) would be unlikely to challenge a group of 14-year-old boys vandalising a bus shelter and three quarters (76 per cent) said young people aged 14 to 25 were most associated with anti-social behaviour. Nearly half (49 per cent) believed stricter sentencing would help combat the anti-social behaviour. Professor Gloria Laycock of the Jill Dando Institute said: "This research is a wake-up call. "We know anti-social behaviour is a major issue in Great Britain - and the rest of Europe clearly agrees. "The study shows people believe it is fuelled by the excessive consumption of alcohol. "Increasing our access to alcohol cannot be the answer and it is time that the Government addressed perceptions of this problem." Adrian Casey, managing director of ADT Europe & South Africa, said: "These perceptions, both inside and outside of Britain, are worrying. "Government and policy makers may challenge them with statistics on crime and disorder, but as a nation we don't believe this situation is under control. "We have to seriously ask what sort of reception our fans travelling to the football World Cup and Brits on holiday abroad will receive when the rest of Europe perceives us to have such a problem with troublemakers." The survey was carried out in January and questioned 1,055 people in France, 1,061 in Germany, 1,748 in Great Britain, 1,060 in Italy, 1,061 in the Netherlands and 1,062 in Spain.
May 9, 200620 yr I thought this thread was entitled 'yop capital' :lol: ohh the memories!!!!!! :laugh3: :laugh3:
May 10, 200620 yr I thought this thread was entitled 'yop capital' :lol: ohh the memories!!!!!! :laugh3: :laugh3:Ā :lol:
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