How can I get an anti-social behaviour order if no witnesses are prepared to give evidence in court?
Professional witnesses such as police, housing or council officers may give direct evidence of any anti-social behaviour they have witnessed and may also give hearsay evidence detailing what other witnesses have reported to them. This may also enable the professional witness to give direct evidence as to why the witness is not willing to give evidence in court eg if they are too scared of the defendant. An anti-social behaviour order can be granted solely on the basis of hearsay evidence although it is preferable that direct witness evidence is given before the court.
