Talk about the worst forms of litter in your area. Who is mainly responsible?
Young people often get blamed, but are they any worse than adults?
Dropping litter isn't just thoughtless. If it happens in a public place, it is a crime. The average fine is around 95, though courts have the power to fine someone up to 2,500. Around 400 people were prosecuted last year by the police for littering. Is this enough? Or is it a waste of time and money?
In some areas you could get a 50 fixed-penalty fine for littering from the local authority "litter warden". Do young people agree with the idea of on-the-spot fines for dropping litter?
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