What does ASBO stand for?
ASBO (ˈæzˌbəʊ) n acronym for 1. (Law) anti-social behaviour order: a civil order made against a persistently anti-social individual which restricts his or her activities or movements, a breach of which results in criminal charges 2.
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Is an ASBO a civil or criminal offence?
An application for an ASBO was considered by the courts in its civil jurisdiction and was a civil order. However, breach of an ASBO was a criminal offence and conviction could result in up to five years' imprisonment (two for a minor).
What are ASBOs and why are they controversial?
From their inception, ASBOs were controversial. They were criticised as being "without strong and principled justification", a distraction from the failure of the government's law and order policies, a "recipe for institutionalised vigilantism", and an "emblem of punitive populism".
What is the meaning of ASBO?
antisocial behaviour orderAn antisocial behaviour order (ASBO) is an order, given out by a court, to stop a person from behaving in certain ways or doing certain things.
What is an ASBO in Scotland?
Anyone over the age of 12 can be given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO) if they behave antisocially. Behaving antisocially includes: drunken or threatening behaviour. vandalism and graffiti. playing loud music at night.
What are ASBOs called now?
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) were replaced by Civil Injunctions and Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) in 2014. Police, councils and some other organisations can apply to court to give a Civil Injunction to anyone over 10 years old for anti-social behaviour such as: Graffiti.
When did ASBOs come in?
ASBOs were introduced by section 1 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 in England and Wales and have been available since April 1999.
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