Anti Social Behaviour

Question 1

Under what act and section can on officer require name and address of someone acting anti socially?

Answer 1

Section 50 (1) police reform act 2002

Question 2

What is meant by anti social behaviour?

Answer 2

Behaviour that is likely to cause or is causing harassment alarm and distress to one or more persons not of the same household.

Question 3

To whom are ASBOs given?

Answer 3

To individuals over the age of 10

Question 4

Under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 who can issue an ASBO?

Answer 4

A magistrates court.

Question 5

What act and section can allow a senior rank to authorise a dispersal zone?

Answer 5

Section 30 of the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003.

Question 6

Under what act and section can a police officer (uniformed) seize a motor vehicle if it is being used in a manner that causes alarm distress and annoyance?

Answer 6

Section 59 police reform act 2002

Question 7

What is meant by a relevant place?

Answer 7

Any public place other than licensed premises or any place other than a public place, to which the person has unlawfully gained access.