Jack Anderson, Damian Falkowski, Paul Greatorex, Benjamin Tankel
Anti-social Behaviour Law covers both general powers to deal with anti-social behaviour and specific powers to tackle particular problems. There are sections dedicated to landlords' and landowners' remedies, the maintenance of the local environment, and the difficult issue of dealing with children and parents.
Useful appendices include up-to-date statutory provisions, a list of ASBO prohibitions, and government guidance and relevant websites. This new edition includes new chapters on Closure Notices, Gang Injunctions, and Nuisance on NHS premises as well as a new section on Drinking Banning Orders. It considers the changes brought about by the Crime and Security Act 2010 and the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 as well as the ongoing operation of existing legislation, together with recent case-law and other developments such as government guidance. It also looks at the proposed changes to ASBOs and related orders.
Anti-social Behaviour Law is essential reading for solicitors and barristers specialising in this area of law, professionals dealing with anti-social behaviour issues in local authorities, RSLs and housing trusts, the police, Youth Offending Teams and schools.
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"Should have broad appeal to both civil and criminal lawyers, as well as police officers and others involved in training. Case law coverage is superb" Crimeline
"Excellent ... invaluable for anyone tasked with obtaining or, for that matter, fighting an ASBO."
FOREWORD TO THE FIRST EDITION
Anti-social behaviour by adults and young people brings misery and havoc to the communities in which it occurs. In recent years we have taken great steps towards tackling this by giving public bodies the powers they need to take action and to ensure the unacceptable behaviour of a few individuals and families towards those around them is not allowed to go unchecked. I have made it a priority for this government to continue this work and to do even more to strengthen communities by promoting the values of respect and responsibility. We are determined to do as much as we can to support those who have the task of dealing with anti-social behaviour, but this is no good if they are not sufficiently aware of the powers that they have. The laws in this area are as varied as the problems which exist, and by drawing them all together in one place this book provides an invaluable service. It will enable practitioners to make informed and appropriate decisions about how to tackle the problems they face most effectively, and as such I am delighted to offer these words of support. The Prime Minister, Tony Blair March 2006 Thames View
Introduction
- Relevant Bodies, Powers and Duties
- Evidential Considerations
General Powers for Dealing with Anti-social Behaviour
- Powers of Police Officers and Police Civilians and General Criminal Offences
- Byelaws
- Anti-social Behaviour Orders
- Harassment
- Local Authority Injunctions under Section 222 of the Local Government Act 1972 211
Landlords’ and Landowners’ Remedies and Nuisance/Misuse of Land
- Landlords’ Remedies
- Landowners’ Remedies and Property Remedies
- Closure Notices
- Noise and Statutory Nuisances
Children
- Remedies Specifically for Children and Young Persons
- Remedies Against Parents
- Education Remedies: Schools and Local Education Authorities
Specific Remedies
- Alcohol and Public Drunkenness
- Animals
- Begging
- Drug Dens
- Fireworks
- Graffiti and Fly-posting
- Litter, Fly-tipping and Household Waste
- Motor Vehicles, Taxis, Bicycles etc
- Obstructions on the Highway and Annoyances in the Street
- Prostitution and Related Issues
- Raves
- Nuisance or Disturbance on Hospital Premises
- Gang Injunctions
Appendices
Index
