Use of Antisocial Behaviour Orders in Scotland: Report of the 2005/06 Survey

DescriptionThis is a report of an e-mail survey of local authorities and housing associations which focused on the use of civil ASBOs in 2005/06. It forms part of a broader study examining the implementation of civil ASBOs which is due to be published in Spring 2007.
ISBN0 7559 6348 2
Official Print Publication DateNovember 2006
Website Publication DateNovember 30, 2006

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION
Research Context and Objectives
Research Methodology and Report Scope

CHAPTER TWO - ASBO Numbers and ASBO Subjects
Chapter Scope and Recording Principles
ASBO Applications
ASBOs Granted
CRASBOs Notified to Local Authorities

CHAPTER THREE- ASBO Offences and Perpetrators
(Civil) ASBOs by Type of Offence Triggering Action
Perpetrators Subject to ASBOs
Duration of ASBO Conditions

CHAPTER FOUR- ASBO Outcomes and Effectiveness
Legal Aid and Appeals
ASBO Breaches

CHAPTER FIVE- Use of other Enforcement-type remedies to Tackle ASB
Court Proceedings for Eviction
Use of Short Scottish Secure Tenancies ( SSSTs)
Acceptable Behaviour Contracts

CHAPTER SIX - ASBOs and Young People
ASBOs Granted in Respect of Young People
ASBO Procedures and Young People

ANNEX 1 - SUPPLEMENTARY TABLES
ANNEX 2 - 2005/06 QUESTIONNAIRE

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

This report is available on the Scottish Executive Social Research website only
www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch.

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