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<p>We are committed to taking action on litter: our manifesto includes a commitment
to review the case for increasing the fines for littering.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>Local councils and other relevant authorities are responsible for taking enforcement
action against littering offences. Anyone caught littering may be prosecuted in a
Magistrates’ Court, which can lead to a criminal record and a fine of up to £2,500
on conviction. Alternatively, the litter authority can issue a fixed penalty notice,
which currently includes a fine of up to £80. It is for local councils to decide their
priorities, including what enforcement action to take against littering offences.</p><p>
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