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Antisocial Behaviour Act
26/07/2004
The Executive's Antisocial Behaviour legislation has
become an Act following Royal Assent received today.
Work is already underway to prepare for the Act coming
into force from the autumn onwards, with a range of advice
and written guidance being made available.
Communities Minister Margaret Curran said:
"This is an important milestone as the Executive moves
to implement our antisocial behaviour policy, and to
improve the lives of people across Scotland.
"Work is already underway to ensure that everyone
involved will be ready for the Act coming into force in the
autumn.
"We are keen that we keep momentum as we move forward
towards real benefits for hard-pressed communities."
The Executive is currently consulting on draft guidance
on local ASB strategies, Antisocial Behaviour Orders,
dispersal of groups, closure of premises, noise nuisance
and graffiti removal.
There is also an extensive programme of training events
for those working to deal with antisocial behaviour.
Communities Ministers have been speaking at regional
seminars and there are also masterclasses for frontline
officers from local authorities, police and other
agencies.
The
Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Bill was
introduced in Parliament on October 29, 2003, and passed on
June 17, 2004.
The Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 will
soon be available at
www.hmso.gov.uk.