Politics · 6 hours ago
New Respect Orders: Up to 2 years jail for anti-social acts
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New Respect Orders came into force across England and Wales on Monday, giving police, councils, housing associations and transport networks fresh powers against persistent anti-social behaviour by adults. Courts can ban offenders from town centres, impose curfews or stop public drinking, and order treatment for drink, drugs or anger. Breaching an order is now a criminal offence that carries up to two years in jail.
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