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25/08/2004
Anti-social behaviour legislation announced
The government has announced new legislation aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour in Northern Ireland.
The Anti-Social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 introduces anti-social behaviour orders which are aimed at protecting the public from behaviour that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress.
Welcoming the legislation Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar said that the legislation would provide another tool in dealing with behaviour of this type.
"It complements measures which already exist and lets those who act in an anti-social way know that they will face firm sanctions. We will be working with all the agencies to make sure this legislation is used early and effectively," he said.
The legislation follows a period of public consultation and approval by Parliament.
(MB)
The Anti-Social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 introduces anti-social behaviour orders which are aimed at protecting the public from behaviour that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress.
Welcoming the legislation Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar said that the legislation would provide another tool in dealing with behaviour of this type.
"It complements measures which already exist and lets those who act in an anti-social way know that they will face firm sanctions. We will be working with all the agencies to make sure this legislation is used early and effectively," he said.
The legislation follows a period of public consultation and approval by Parliament.
(MB)
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