§ 26. Mr. JenkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about the use to date of anti-social behaviour orders. [89237]
§ 32. Mr. Peter BradleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the use to date of anti-social behaviour orders. [89243]
§ Mr. BoatengWe understand that, to date, there has been at least one order granted and that a number of others are in the pipeline. The provisions relating to anti social behaviour orders only came into effect on 1 April 1999. It is, therefore, still early days to know what use local crime and disorder partnerships will make of them.
§ Ms BlearsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made in implementing the Anti-social Behaviour Orders under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. [89241]
§ Mr. BoatengThe provisions in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 which introduce Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO) came into effect on 1 April 1999. It is,70W therefore, still early days to know what use local crime and disorder partnerships will make of them. The decision as to whether an ASBO should be granted, however, is a matter for the courts. We understand that, to date, there has been at least one order granted and that a number of others are in the pipeline.