The expectation of the current bill ‘Administrative fine nuisance in public space’ isn’t running very high. At first glance there seems to be a strong approach on local public safety problems, but on closer consideration it contains some limitations and conditions which make the bill less effective when put into practice. In order to make the bill more effective, the local council should be in the position to determine the range of facts for which a penalty can be imposed instead of the national legislator. Secondly, the costs of the implementation and execution of the bill should be brought in balance with the benefits. In order to minimize the cost and maximize the effect, local councils should be working together by organizing a joint introduction and execution of the bill. Futhermore, is it necessary to obtain skilled personnel and to make an agreement with the local police on close collaboration. (Author/publisher)
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