Anti-social behaviour orders (ASBO)

An Anti-Social Behaviour Order can be applied for by the police and/or a local authority. The order can be used with anyone who is 10 years of age or over and is behaving in a manner that causes distress or harassment to someone or some people who do not live in their own household.

An Anti-Social Behaviour Order stops the young person from going to particular places or doing particular things. If they do not comply with the order, they can be prosecuted.