§ Huw Irranca-DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what evidence he has collated on the effectiveness of(a) anti-social behaviour orders and (b) acceptable behaviour contracts; [76258]
(2) what measures the Government are using to encourage greater use of anti-social behaviour orders and acceptable behaviour contracts in Wales. [76259]
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§ Mr. DenhamA major Home Office review of all aspects of the use of anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) was published in April 2002. The review found that ASBOs were being used successfully to reduce many different types of anti-social behaviour, although there were some areas in which the orders were not being applied for. In response to these findings we brought forward a wide range of enhancements to the law relating to ASBOs in the Police Reform Act.
We have also commissioned a survey of Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) schemes in England and Wales, and is also evaluating the original ABC scheme in Islington. This research will be published in spring 2003.
The Home Office is producing new, joint guidance on anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) and acceptable behaviour contracts (ABCs). The new guidance will include examples of good practice and reflect the changes to anti-social behaviour orders introduced by the Police Reform Act 2002. It will encourage greater use of ASBOs and ABCs by helping all those involved in protecting the community to implement the measures more effectively.