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 [...]

One of the biggest challenges facing the police in the next few years is to deal with anti social behaviour more effectively. The HMIC report of Spring 2010 highlighted a lack of understanding of the harm that anti social behaviour can do to victims and communities. One of the most significant difficulties the police have [...]

Since 1998 a myriad of asb tools and powers have been introduced. The amount of asb tools and powers available to  practitioners can be confusing. However, in real and practical terms  they are interchangeable and appropriate at different stages and different levels of anti social behaviour. Maximising the full potential of all the tools and [...]

The Home Office have published a consultation document ‘More effective responses to anti social behaviour’  this is an opportunity for asb practitioners and the public to have their say. The consultation will be open for 3 months and the outcome will see changes made to legislation in October 2011. Key proposals To repeal ASBOs and [...]