§ Judy MallaberTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he is taking to extend the use of antisocial behaviour orders. [5138]
§ Beverley HughesAntisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs) are one measure in this Government's drive to control disorder on estates and in communities. I am determined that ASBOs play their proper part in reducing crime and disorder. We have conducted a research review of the effectiveness of ASBOs during their first two years in operation. We will announce later this year our detailed conclusions on how to extend their use.
§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many antisocial behaviour orders have been applied for and issued in(a) the north-west and (b) Wales. [7695]
§ Mr. DenhamThere is known to have been some under-recording of antisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs) in a few police force areas. With the co-operation of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), we are therefore undertaking a one-off reconciliation exercise to establish any differences between the numbers of ASBOs known to the police and the data from court returns. I will write to the hon. Member when the information becomes available.