Most adults will see this for what it is: the exuberance of being young and carefree. There might be the odd curmudgeon out there though who finds the shrieks and squeals annoying or a nuisance. At the moment, they may be so moved to write a letter to the local paper or their MP complaining about how their peace and quiet was shattered.
But if new draft legislation is passed, the redefinition of antisocial behaviour as "conduct capable of causing nuisance and annoyance" could enable them to complain to the police, who in turn would have the authority to apply for a new-style "antisocial behaviour injunction".
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