Ultrasonic Teenage Deterrent

LONDON, England (CNN) — A high-pitched device used to combat anti-social behavior among young people has been called “unfair” by children’s campaigners in England.

“The Mosquito” has been used to combat anti-social behavior among young people across England

The Children’s Commissioner for England, who oversees children’s rights, has called for a ban on the ultra-sonic gadget, known as “The Mosquito,” which disperses young people by emitting sharp, piercing sounds.

The device causes discomfort to younger ears by exploiting their ability to hear very high frequencies — a power which declines once they reach their 20s.

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Aynsley-Green said about 3,500 of the devices are in use across England to split up gatherings of youth in areas such as parks and shops.

“These devices are indiscriminate and target all children and young people, including babies, regardless of whether they are behaving or misbehaving,” he added.

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The company describes The Mosquito as an “ultrasonic teenage deterrent” and “the most effective tool in our fight against anti social behavior.

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However, Shami Chakrabarti, director of the human rights group Liberty, said: “What type of society uses a low-level sonic weapon on its children? Imagine the outcry if a device was introduced that caused blanket discomfort to people of one race or gender, rather than to our kids.

“The Mosquito has no place in a country that values its children and seeks to instill them with dignity and respect.”

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