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1 | (11) |
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B The contents of the second edition |
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2 | (2) |
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C Background: Dow and Pilkington |
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D The consultation and passage through Parliament |
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Passage through Parliament |
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11 | (1) |
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2 The human rights implications, the Equality Act 2010 and disability, and hate crime |
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12 | (26) |
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12 | (1) |
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B The human rights implications |
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The Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) |
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The quality of decision-making |
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Articles 8, 10 and 11 of the ECHR |
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In accordance with or prescribed by law |
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Necessary in a democratic society |
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C The Equality Act 2010 and disability |
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19 | (16) |
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Disability as a protected characteristic |
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20 | (1) |
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21 | (2) |
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Prohibited Conduct under
Chapter 2 of the Equality Act 2010 |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (1) |
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24 | (2) |
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Disability discrimination |
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26 | (3) |
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29 | (3) |
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32 | (1) |
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32 | (1) |
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Public sector equality duty |
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33 | (2) |
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35 | (2) |
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37 | (1) |
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3 The civil injunction to prevent anti-social behaviour |
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38 | (51) |
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40 | (1) |
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B The powers which have been replaced |
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C When can a civil injunction be obtained? |
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42 | (1) |
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D What is anti-social behaviour? |
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42 | (5) |
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Harassment, alarm or distress |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (1) |
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45 | (1) |
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46 | (1) |
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E When does the anti-social behaviour need to have occurred? |
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47 | (1) |
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48 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
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49 | (7) |
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Respondents who lack capacity to conduct litigation |
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49 | (2) |
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Ability to understand and comply with the terms of an injunction |
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51 | (4) |
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Protected characteristics and the Equality Act 2010 |
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55 | (1) |
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Respondents in need of community care services |
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55 | (1) |
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I The terms of an injunction -- general considerations |
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56 | (2) |
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J Positive requirements -- specific considerations |
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58 | (2) |
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K Prohibitions and positive requirements -- relevance of existing case law |
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60 | (2) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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M Exclusion from the home |
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63 | (2) |
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N Without notice applications and interim orders |
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65 | (1) |
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66 | (3) |
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The need for consultation -- the relevance of history |
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67 | (1) |
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Consultation or informing in practice |
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67 | (2) |
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Without notice applications |
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69 | (1) |
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69 | (2) |
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69 | (1) |
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70 | (1) |
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Multiple respondents where there is a combination of adults and youths |
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70 | (1) |
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71 | (5) |
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71 | (1) |
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71 | (1) |
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72 | (1) |
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72 | (1) |
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73 | (1) |
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73 | (3) |
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R Variation and discharge |
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76 | (1) |
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77 | (2) |
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77 | (1) |
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78 | (1) |
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T After an injunction is made |
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79 | (1) |
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79 | (1) |
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79 | (1) |
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U What to do if in an injunction is breached |
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80 | (1) |
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Who decides whether to pursue a breach and in what circumstances? |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (5) |
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Beginning the proceedings |
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81 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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Legal aid and representation |
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82 | (1) |
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83 | (1) |
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83 | (1) |
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84 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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Committal and other proceedings |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (1) |
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Y Existing ASBOs, ASBIs etc |
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87 | (1) |
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87 | (2) |
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4 Criminal behaviour orders |
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89 | (18) |
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A Introduction: the powers which have been replaced |
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90 | (1) |
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B When can a CBO be sought? |
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90 | (2) |
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91 | (1) |
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C What is harassment, alarm or distress? |
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92 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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93 | (3) |
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Criminal Procedure Rules Part 31 |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (2) |
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F Adjournments and absent defendants |
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96 | (1) |
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G The terms of a CBO: prohibitions and positive requirements |
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97 | (1) |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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K Variation and discharge |
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100 | (1) |
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100 | (4) |
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100 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (3) |
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104 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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Who carries out the review? |
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105 | (1) |
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Matters to be considered in a review |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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5 Dispersal powers for the police |
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107 | (14) |
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A Introduction: the powers which have been replaced |
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108 | (1) |
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B What is the dispersal power? |
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109 | (1) |
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C Who can use the power? HO D Authorisation before the power can be used |
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110 | (3) |
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When can an authorisation be given? |
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110 | (1) |
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What must be included in an authorisation? |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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Protecting the vulnerable |
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112 | (1) |
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Transparency and scrutiny |
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112 | (1) |
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E When can the power be used? The test to be met |
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113 | (1) |
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What must be included in a direction to disperse? |
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113 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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F Restrictions on giving a direction |
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114 | (1) |
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115 | (2) |
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117 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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Section 35 direction to leave |
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118 | (1) |
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Section 37 direction to surrender property |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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K Appeals and challenging a direction |
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119 | (1) |
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L Existing authorisations and directions |
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120 | (1) |
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120 | (1) |
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6 Community protection notices |
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121 | (20) |
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A Introduction: the powers which have been replaced |
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122 | (1) |
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123 | (1) |
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C Who can issue a CPN or a FPN? |
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124 | (1) |
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124 | (1) |
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Meaning of the `relevant local authority' |
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124 | (1) |
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Who can be designated by the relevant local authority? |
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124 | (1) |
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Who can be designated by the police? |
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125 | (1) |
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D When can a CPN be issued |
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125 | (1) |
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The need for a written warning |
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125 | (1) |
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Informing any appropriate individual or body about the intention to issue a CPN |
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125 | (1) |
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E The test to be met for issuing a CPN |
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126 | (1) |
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127 | (1) |
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127 | (2) |
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Three options for service |
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127 | (1) |
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127 | (1) |
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Conduct on or affecting premises |
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128 | (1) |
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What if the owner or occupier cannot be ascertained? |
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128 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (2) |
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129 | (2) |
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131 | (1) |
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I Failure to comply with a CPN |
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132 | (4) |
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Remedial action by a local authority |
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132 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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Reasonable excuse for a failure to comply with a CPN |
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134 | (1) |
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Penalties on conviction -- fine |
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134 | (1) |
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Penalty on conviction -- remedial orders |
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134 | (1) |
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Forfeiture of items used in the commission of an offence |
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135 | (1) |
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Powers of seizure of items used in the commission of an offence |
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136 | (1) |
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136 | (2) |
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K Overlap with statutory nuisance |
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138 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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139 | (2) |
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7 Public spaces protection orders |
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141 | (1) |
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A Introduction: the powers which have been replaced |
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142 | (2) |
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B What is a public spaces protection order? |
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144 | (1) |
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C Who can make a public spaces protection order? |
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144 | (1) |
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Designated person or body |
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145 | (1) |
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D When can a public spaces protection order be issued? |
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145 | (1) |
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E Meaning of `detrimental effect' |
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146 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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G Meaning of `persistent or continuing' |
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147 | (1) |
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H Article 10 (freedom of expression) and Article 11 (freedom of association/assembly) of the European Convention on Human Rights |
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147 | (1) |
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I Public sector equality duty |
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148 | (1) |
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J The necessary consultation |
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148 | (1) |
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K The necessary notification |
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149 | (1) |
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L The necessary publicity |
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150 | (1) |
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150 | (2) |
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150 | (1) |
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151 | (1) |
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Prohibitions and requirements |
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151 | (1) |
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N Variation and discharge |
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152 | (1) |
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152 | (1) |
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152 | (1) |
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153 | (2) |
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Failure to show evidence of authorisation |
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155 | (1) |
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P Land requiring special consideration |
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155 | (1) |
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Q Restrictions on public rights of way |
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155 | (3) |
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Notification and considering representations |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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Businesses and recreational activities |
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156 | (1) |
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Power to install, operate and maintain barriers |
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156 | (1) |
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Categories of highway over which a public right of way may not be restricted |
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156 | (2) |
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158 | (1) |
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158 | (1) |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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S Breach and fixed penalty notices |
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159 | (2) |
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159 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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T Powers of Police Community Support Officers |
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161 | (1) |
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161 | (2) |
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163 | (2) |
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165 | (121) |
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A Introduction: the powers which have been replaced |
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166 | (1) |
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B When can a closure order be obtained? |
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167 | (1) |
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C Which types of premises can be closed using a closure order? |
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168 | (1) |
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D Who can issue a closure notice and apply for a closure order? |
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168 | (1) |
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Meaning of local authority |
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168 | (1) |
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E Consultation and informing |
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168 | (1) |
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The requirement to consult |
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168 | (1) |
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The requirement to inform |
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169 | (1) |
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169 | (2) |
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When can a closure notice be issued? |
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169 | (1) |
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What is the effect of a closure notice? |
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170 | (1) |
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How long does a closure notice last? |
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170 | (1) |
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Cancellation or variation of a notice |
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171 | (1) |
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Authorisations and delegations for serving a closure notice |
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171 | (1) |
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G Contents of a closure notice |
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171 | (1) |
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172 | (1) |
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Who should serve the notice? |
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172 | (1) |
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The method of service for a notice |
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172 | (1) |
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Forcing entry to serve the notice |
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173 | (1) |
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173 | (5) |
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Applying to the magistrates' court |
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173 | (1) |
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The test to be met in the magistrates' court |
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174 | (1) |
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Meaning of serious nuisance, disorder or offensive behaviour |
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174 | (1) |
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`Necessary to prevent...' |
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175 | (1) |
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176 | (1) |
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The effect of a closure order and access to the premises |
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176 | (1) |
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176 | (1) |
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Defended applications and adjournments |
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176 | (2) |
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178 | (1) |
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178 | (1) |
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J After the closure order has been made |
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178 | (3) |
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Entry after the closure order has been made |
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178 | (1) |
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Extending a closure order |
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179 | (1) |
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Where the closure order prohibits or restricts access to other premises |
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180 | (1) |
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Notifying the licensing authority |
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180 | (1) |
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180 | (1) |
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181 | (1) |
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181 | (1) |
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182 | (1) |
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182 | (3) |
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182 | (1) |
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Reimbursement of costs incurred by the police or local authority for the purpose of clearing, securing or maintaining the premises |
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183 | (1) |
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183 | (1) |
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184 | (1) |
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185 | (1) |
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N Existing closure orders |
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185 | (1) |
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185 | (1) |
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9 New powers of possession |
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186 | (35) |
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187 | (1) |
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B What other grounds arc available? |
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187 | (2) |
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C Which landlords can rely upon the mandatory grounds? |
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189 | (1) |
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190 | (4) |
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Condition 1 Serious offence |
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191 | (1) |
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Condition 2 Breach of civil injunction |
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192 | (1) |
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Condition 3 Breach of a criminal behaviour order |
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193 | (1) |
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Condition 4 The making of a closure order |
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193 | (1) |
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Condition 5 Breach of noise abatement notice or order |
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194 | (1) |
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E Procedure: the notice in secure tenancies |
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194 | (8) |
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194 | (1) |
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195 | (1) |
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195 | (4) |
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Time limit for requesting a review |
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199 | (1) |
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Condition-specific requirements |
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199 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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Earliest date for proceedings |
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200 | (1) |
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Additional grounds under HA 1985, Sch 2 |
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200 | (1) |
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200 | (1) |
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Time limits for service of notice |
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201 | (1) |
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201 | (1) |
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F Procedure: the notice in assured tenancies |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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Time limits for service of notice |
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203 | (1) |
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G Statutory review for secure tenancies |
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203 | (7) |
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204 | (1) |
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204 | (2) |
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Communications and service |
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206 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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H Procedure: the claim for possession |
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210 | (1) |
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210 | (5) |
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211 | (3) |
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214 | (1) |
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J The procedure and the court's powers at the hearing |
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215 | (1) |
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K Landlord anti-social behaviour |
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216 | (1) |
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217 | (1) |
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218 | (2) |
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220 | (1) |
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10 Anti-social behaviour case reviews |
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221 | (10) |
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221 | (1) |
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B The Community Trigger trials |
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222 | (1) |
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C The meaning of anti-social behaviour for the purposes of an ASB case review |
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222 | (1) |
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D Who does the ASB case review affect? |
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223 | (1) |
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224 | (1) |
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224 | (1) |
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F Who can seek an ASB case review? |
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225 | (1) |
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225 | (2) |
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H Co-operation and information sharing |
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227 | (2) |
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229 | (2) |
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231 | (101) |
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Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ss 1-105, Sch 4) |
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231 | (71) |
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Housing Act 1980 (s 89) 302 Housing Act 1985 (ss83ZA, 84A, 85ZA, Sch 2 (Grounds 1,2 and 2ZA), Sch 2A |
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302 | (13) |
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Housing Act 1988 (s 8, Sch 2(Grounds 7A, 12,14, 14ZA)) |
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315 | (5) |
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Equality Act 2010 (ss 4,6, 13,15, 19,20,33,35, 149, 150) |
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320 | (7) |
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Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (ss 39,49) |
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327 | (5) |
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332 | (14) |
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Absolute Ground for Possession for Anti-social Behaviour (Review Procedure) (England) Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/2554) |
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332 | (3) |
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Secure Tenancies (Absolute Ground for Possession for Anti-social Behaviour) (Review Procedure) (Wales) Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/3278) |
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335 | (4) |
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Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Publication of Public Spaces Protection Orders) Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/2591) |
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339 | (1) |
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Magistrates' Courts (Injunctions: Anti-Social Behaviour) Rules 2015 (SI 2015/423) |
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340 | (5) |
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Anti-social Behaviour (Authorised Persons) Order 2015 (SI 2015/749) |
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345 | (1) |
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346 | (90) |
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Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Antisocial behaviour powers: Statutory guidance for frontline professionals (Updated December 2017) |
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347 | (68) |
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Public Spaces Protection Orders: Guidance for Councils |
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415 | (21) |
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436 | (39) |
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(1) Injunction forms -- county court |
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437 | (1) |
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(a) Draft application for a civil injunction, Form N16A |
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437 | (1) |
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(b) Draft injunction order, Form N16(l) |
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438 | (2) |
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(2) Injunction forms -- youth court |
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440 | (1) |
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440 | (1) |
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(b) Application for injunction |
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441 | (3) |
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(c) Draft injunction order |
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444 | (2) |
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(3) General form of undertaking in the county court (Form Nl 17) |
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446 | (2) |
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(4) Notice of intention to rely on hearsay evidence |
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448 | (1) |
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(5) Notices of seeking possession on mandatory grounds and other grounds |
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449 | (1) |
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449 | (10) |
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459 | (4) |
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(6) Pro-forma application for a review of the decision to rely on mandatory grounds |
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463 | (1) |
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464 | (1) |
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(a) Application for closure order |
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464 | (3) |
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467 | (2) |
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469 | (2) |
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(8) Community protection notices |
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471 | (1) |
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471 | (1) |
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(b) Community protection notice |
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472 | (3) |
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475 | (10) |
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476 | (1) |
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Anti-social behaviour -- general prohibition |
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476 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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477 | (1) |
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477 | (1) |
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477 | (1) |
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477 | (1) |
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478 | (1) |
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478 | (1) |
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478 | (1) |
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479 | (1) |
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479 | (1) |
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Graffitti and criminal damage |
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479 | (1) |
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480 | (1) |
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Local authority and housing |
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480 | (1) |
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480 | (1) |
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481 | (1) |
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481 | (1) |
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481 | (1) |
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481 | (1) |
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482 | (1) |
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482 | (1) |
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483 | (1) |
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483 | (1) |
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Victim and witness intimidation |
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483 | (1) |
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483 | (1) |
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484 | (1) |
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