skip to navigation

News

Calls to ban Mosquito 'teen repellent' device ruled out

29 June 2010

Police minister Nick Herbert said it was up to councils dealing with anti-social behaviour to decide whether or not to use the Mosquito. However, he also said the government may reconsider its position if there was evidence young people's health was being damaged.  A report for the Council of Europe last week called for a ban, suggesting its use may breach human rights law.

Read more >>