What is an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO)?
• It is an order imposed by the courts. • It sets down prohibitions, which include exclusions from an area, prohibited contact with specified individuals and prohibition of certain actions, to prevent any further anti social behaviour and protect the community or individual. • It can be granted for life. • It protects the community from behaviour that causes harassment, alarm or distress. Failure to comply with the conditions of an ASBO is a criminal offence punishable by a fine or imprisonment.
