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Ministerial foreword 4
Introduction 6
(11) Anti-social behaviour orders: the basics 8
What are anti-social behaviour orders? 8
What sort of behaviour can be tackled by ASROs? 8
Legal definition of anti-social behaviour for the purpose of obtaining an order 9
Standard of proof 9
Against whom can an order be made? 10
Who can apply for an order? 10
Which courts can make ASBOs? 11
Length of orders 11
Anti-social behaviour response courts 11
Orders made in county court proceedings (section IB of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998)13
(12) Taking a strategic approach 14
Orders made on conviction in criminal proceedings 14
Where is an ASBO valid? 14
Can interim orders be made? 15
Interim orders made in the county courts 16
Orders against children and young people 16
Breach of an order 16
Expert prosecutors 16
Standard ASBO form 17
Disposals 17
(13) Managing the application process 19
Partnership working 19
Taking ownership 20
Other considerations 21
Collection of evidence 22
Together campaign fact sheet 23
(14) Time limits 24
Magistrates’ courts (acting in their civil capacity) 24
(15) Use of hearsay and professional witness evidence 25
Hearsay evidence 25
Professional witnesses 25
Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses 25
Witness development and support 26
Improving protection of witnesses in court 27
(16) Information sharing 28
Information sharing and registered social landlords 28
Information sharing protocols 28
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(17) The terms of the order (the prohibitions) 29
The role of the agencies 29
The courts 29

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