Fighting Crime (Public Engagement)

The Minister rightly identified the need to have greater co-ordination and communication with young people, which I entirely endorse, but does he accept that very graphic TV and radio adverts might heighten the risk for young people? They may have a detrimental effect if they are wrongly timed and are not backed up with the reassurance that comes from the backing of a strong police response. By advertising in such a way, we could encourage fear, leading to more people carrying weapons on the street.