Within the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, many new ways were first introduced to help combat criminal issues and the anti social behaviour order was amongst these. These are outlined within Part 1 - 'Crime and disorder: general'.
The key point here to note though is that an order can be applied for against any individual who is over the age of 10 years old.
The act states:
1. - (1) An application for an order under this section may be made by a relevant authority if it appears to the authority that the following conditions are fulfilled with respect to any person aged 10 or over"
You can't apply for an ASBO as a private individual, it can only be sought by the Police in an official capacity, together with the Local Authority in question - they are a joint undertaking. The orders, that are made to the magistrate's court are community based and they can be made against a person or group of individuals who display and use anti social behaviour.
The minimum length that an ASBO needs to be in place is for two years. Before an ASBO can be applied for there must be evidence of some form(s) of antisocial behaviour.
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