Scrap ASBOs, says leading lawyer – The Times
“A leading barrister and part-time judge believes ASBOs should be scrapped because they could lead to severe injustice.”
The Times, 3rd September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Category: ASBOs
Serial A&E user given an Asbo – The Guardian
“A man who faked drug overdoses so that he could use hospital A&E wards ‘like hotels’ has been given an Asbo restricting his access to health services.”
The Guardian, 29th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Is it time to rethink the ASBO? – The Times
“The town drunk used to be given a day in the cells sobering up. Now he can be thrown in jail for nine months.”
The Times, 28th August 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Courts urged to avoid jail for Asbo breaches – The Guardian
“The courts have been officially warned that teenagers who breach their Asbos should not normally be jailed and that ‘excessive’ sentences should not be passed on adult offenders in similar circumstances.”
The Guardian, 17th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Consultation paper on breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO) – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On Thursday 16 August 2007 the Panel issued a consultation paper on sentencing for breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO). Responses are requested by 9 November 2007.”
Consultation paper on breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 16th August 2007
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Serial streaker avoids Asbo for golf stunt – The Guardian
“A serial streaker who ran in front of Tiger Woods with a toy squirrel covering his genitals and a golf ball clenched between his buttocks escaped an anti-social behaviour order today.”
The Guaradian, 7th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Asbos mean failure, says minister – BBC News
“Children’s Secretary Ed Balls has said he wants to end the era of anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos) saying every one that is issued is a ‘failure’.”
BBC News, 27th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Leeds City Council v RG – WLR Daily
“An anti-social behaviour order made under s. 1(1) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 could be extended on an application to vary its terms”
WLR Daily, 10th July 2007
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note: once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
“False” Asbo woman wins payout – BBC News
“A woman given an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) based on false allegations made against her is to be compensated by the council that issued it”
BBC News, 5th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Senior police officer raises doubts about the use of Asbos – The Independent
“A senior police officer has delivered a damning attack on Asbos. Chief Superintendent Neil Wain is believed to be the most senior serving police officer to break ranks and criticise the Government’s flagship crime-fighting policy.”
The Independent, 25th June 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rowdy residents ‘to be shut out’ – BBC News
“Nuisance neighbours could face being shut out of their homes under proposed new powers, the Home Office has said.”
BBC News, 29th May 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Asbo law will give power of eviction – Daily Telegraph
“Laws allowing problem families to be thrown out of their own homes will be in force within weeks in a fresh blitz on anti-social behaviour.”
Daily Telegraph, 27th May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judge criticises “namby pamby” Asbos – Daily Telegraph
“A judge has attacked the “namby pamby state” which imposes unenforceable Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (Asbos) on offenders.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Elderly neighbour from hell jailed for breaching Asbo – The Independent
“An 81-year-old woman described by a judge as the ‘original neighbour from hell’ has been jailed for six months.”
The Independent, 18th April 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Asbo breach OAP to be sentenced – BBC News
“An 81-year-old woman is due to be sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court after being found guilty of harassment and breaching her Asbo.”
BBC News, 16th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
