Communities and Local Government have published a consultation on the new mandatory power of possession for anti-social behaviour. CLG Consultation The deadline for responses is 5pm on Thursday 27 October 2011.   Incoming search terms:asb housing courseclg A new mandatory power of possession for anti-social behaviour: Consultation responselatest update on new criminal behaviour ordersupdate reforms [...]

ASB Training Providers: QUICK GUIDE to Gang Injunctions (Please consult the statutory guidance for more in depth advice) Police and Crime Act 2009 Gang injunctions The Policing and Crime Act 2009 contains provision for injunctions to prevent gang-related violence to be sought against an individual. (currently for aged 18 and over) (2011 update:  The Crime [...]

On 11th January 2011 Grant Shapps announced plans to implement a new mandatory ground for possession where tenants have perpetrated anti social behaviour and had a detrimental impact on others, this will provide a swifter solution than existing law on possession. Housing providers may welcome this but should take heed that unless other asb tools [...]

The Police Reform & Social Responsibility Bill is on its journey through Parliament. The bill focuses on police accountability and will introduce Police & Crime Commissioners in 2012. replaces police authorities with directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners, with the aim of improving police accountability amends and supplements the Licensing Act 2003 with the intention [...]

Statutory guidance for Gang Injunctions Statutory Guidance Gang Injunctions Dec 2010 Local authorities and police forces are required by the 2009 Act to ‘have regard’ to this guidance and any subsequent revisions. It is good practice for other local partners to have read this document before contributing to the application process. Contact us to discuss [...]