Makers and users of ultra-sonic dispersal devices are being told to “Buzz Off” today by campaigners who say the devise, which emits a high-pitched sound that targets under 25 year olds, is not a fair or reasonable solution for tackling anti-social behaviour.

The campaign spearheaded by young people supported by the Children’s Commissioner for England, Liberty and the National Youth Agency is calling for the end to the use of ultra-sonic dispersal devise.

There are estimated to be 3,500 used across the country.

The BUZZ OFF campaign will be driven by young people who have been affected by the device and will aim to provoke debate and thought amongst parents, government, businesses, the police and others about the increasingly negative way society views and deals with children and young people.

We will be asking children and young people from all over the country to get in touch with us to tell us if they have been affected by ultra-sonic dispersal devices and what they think of them and the way society treats them. We will also be working with those businesses, local authorities, politicians and other professionals to explore more appropriate ways of tackling anti-social behaviour.

For the latest updates and blog, visit the Buzz Off campaign website

Click here to read the full press release.

If you have something to say or want to pledge your support. Get in touch!

Email us at BUZZ.OFF@11MILLION.org.uk  Phone us on 08448009113

Write to us at BUZZ OFF Campaign c/o 11 MILLION 1 London Bridge London SE1 9BG And please keep checking this website for further updates.

Find out more about the NYA by clicking here www.nya.org.uk  and Liberty by clicking here http://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk