§ Mr. CoakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance he has issued to local authorities on what constitutes anti-social behaviour under the behaviour orders under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998; how he will monitor the(a) use and (b) effectiveness of (i) behaviour orders, (ii) curfews and (iii) parenting orders; and what action he will take to encourage the use of such orders by (1) the police and (2) local authorities. [85671]
§ Mr. BoatengWe published comprehensive guidance on the use of anti-social behaviour orders earlier this year "Crime and Disorder Act 1998: Anti-Social Behaviour Orders—Guidance". This included guidance on the types of case in which such orders might be considered. A review of the use and effectiveness of anti-social behaviour orders is planned during the first two years of their availability.
433WThe local child curfew scheme will help address the problems of unsupervised children who are out on the streets late at night, and who may be involved in anti-social behaviour.
We intend to carry out a monitoring exercise of the local child curfew scheme to assess how the practical arrangements work in those areas which decide to operate such a scheme. This will help identify good practice, particularly in the area of multi-agency working, which will be required for the enforcement arrangements.
The parenting order is the subject of an 18-month pilot scheme, which began on 30 September 1993. This involves monitoring and evaluating the use made of the order. The results of the pilot project will inform the process of national implementation and help to identify good practice which can be reflected in guidance and national standards.
The decision to apply for anti-social behaviour orders or local child curfew schemes is one which must be taken by the police or local authority as appropriate, but we shall continue to encourage their use whenever the
Applications received for asylum in the United Kingdom and decisions1, excluding dependents, by gender2 1991 to 1998 Year of application 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Applications received Total 44,840 24,605 22,370 32,830 43,965 29,640 32,500 46,015 Of which: Male (percentage) 80 70 67 69 71 71 75 78 Female (percentage) 20 30 33 31 29 29 25 22 Decisions in year3,4 Recognised as a refugee and granted asylum Year of decision 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Total 505 1,115 1,590 825 1,295 2,240 3,985 5,345 Of which: Male (percentage) 71 82 80 78 72 68 73 70 Female (percentage) 29 18 20 22 28 32 27 30 Not recognised as a refugee but granted exceptional leave Total 2,190 15,325 11,125 3,660 4,410 5,055 3,115 3,910 Of Which: Male(Percentage) 81 76 71 57 59 60 68 78 Female(Percentage)19 24 29 43 41 40 32 22 Refused asylum and exceptional leave Total 3,380 18,465 10,690 16,500 21,300 31,670 28,945 22,315 Of Which: Male(Percentage) 84 84 81 75 76 75 73 76 Female(Percentage) 16 16 19 25 24 25 27 24 1 Numbers rounded to the nearest 5 and percentages to the nearest 1 per cent. 2Estimates based on records for which this information is held centrally. 3Decisions may not relate to applications made in the same period. 4Information is of initial determination decisions, excluding the outcome of appeals or other subsequent decisions.