Meeting of the Parliament 17 June 2026 [Last updated 15:26]
I recognise and share Kate Campbell’s concerns about antisocial behaviour involving the illegal use of e-bikes, particularly in cases in which individuals are engaged in criminality and concealing their identity. I encourage everyone to report such behaviour to Police Scotland so that it, with its local authority partners, is able to continue to deliver targeted action to focus on those issues. I am pleased that the chief constable has noted a 5 per cent decrease in reported antisocial behaviour incidents compared with last year.
I assure Kate Campbell that I am committed to taking robust action to address antisocial behaviour and to keep communities safe, including progressing stronger powers to enable the police to confiscate and retain e-bikes and e-scooters that are used antisocially or criminally and urging the United Kingdom Government to act on licensing off-road vehicles.