In Plain English
AI-generatedThis bill would create or update laws about graffiti and other damage to property, by defining offences and the penalties for graffiti and related criminal damage. It aims to deter vandalism by making certain graffiti and damage offences clearer and stricter, with rules for enforcement and punishment laid out in the bill.
Key Points
- Introduces or tightens offences related to graffiti and criminal damage, with definitions of what counts as graffiti and damage.
- Sets penalties and sentencing options for offences, potentially including fines, community penalties, or custodial sentences.
- Clarifies enforcement powers and procedures for the police and other authorities, and outlines defences or exemptions where applicable.
Who is affected?
People who commit graffiti or cause criminal damageProperty owners and landlordsLocal authorities and councilsPolice, prosecutors and the courtsResidents and communities affected by graffitiBusinesses and schools as property owners and sites of graffiti
Generated 21 February 2026
