Poll: Should vandals be made clean up instead of facing prison?

A plan for a community court could see them do just that.

A PLAN FOR a community court in Dublin is gathering pace.

Under the plan, quality of life cases like graffiti would be heard there, with punishments including community restoration available to the judges.

The scheme has worked in New York, but is it letting people away too lightly?

We’re asking: Should vandals be made clean up instead of facing prison?

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Yes (8723)

No (408)

I don't know (117)

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