§ 31. Mr. BlizzardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the implementation of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. [61121]
§ Mr. BoatengThe Crime and Disorder Act received Royal Assent on 31 July 1998. Of the 121 sections in it, 87 have now been brought into force, some on a pilot basis. The majority of other sections will be introduced within the next 12 months. Sex offender orders will come into force on 1 December. Anti-social behaviour orders will come into force on 1 April next year.
78WCrime and disorder reduction partnerships, which are central to the Act, are being established throughout England and Wales. Many areas have already undertaken significant work towards their crime and disorder audits. Up to date information on the implementation of the Act is available on the Internet at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/cdact/index.htm.