Buzz Off Campaign

This is a national campaign - spearheaded by young people supported by the Children’s Commissioner for England, Liberty, Groundwork and The National Youth Agency - is calling for the end to the use of all ultra-sonic dispersal devices, of which there are estimated to be 3,500 in use across the country.

Makers and users of ultra-sonic dispersal devices, which emit a high-pitched sound that targets under 25 year olds, are being challenged by BUZZ OFF campaigners who say the device is neither a fair nor reasonable way for a civilised society to treat young people.

The BUZZ OFF campaign is driven by young people who have been affected by the device. They aim to provoke debate by reaching out to parents, businesses leaders, the Police and local authorities to discuss the increasingly negative way society views and deals with children and young people.

The campaigners also are calling on young people and adults to support BUZZ OFF and to help locate where these devices are being used. They will offer support in helping other young people to get them switched off in their area – by encouraging community-led solutions to address local issues, and anti-social behaviour where it exists.

Read the campaign press release >>

What's Changed example - young people successfully ensure the removal of a mosquito device

2D, Wear Valley, County Durham

A young person affected by the installation of a mosquito device in his local town centre decided that he wanted it removed for both his benefit and that of other young people. Supported by a young people’s participation worker he contacted the local press, reported it to the police and registered a complaint to the council. The council, who had installed the device, removed it the next day.

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