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ASBOs

Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) are preventative orders to protect victims of antisocial behaviour and the wider community from further acts of antisocial behaviour – that is, behaviour that is likely to cause alarm or distress.

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ASBOs in the Act

ASBOs are covered in Part 2 of the Act.

Document opens in a new window Read the Antisocial Behaviour Act

Key Documents and Links on ASBOs

The statutory guidance booklet includes information on:

  • The basics
  • ASBO policies
  • ASBOs for 12-15 year olds
  • Managing the application process 
  • Action following the making of an order

Document opens in a new window  Statutory Guidance on Antisocial Behaviour Orders (PDF, 334Kb)

ASB doc icon ASBO Template (PDF, 82Kb)

ASB doc icon Letter Serving an ASBO (PDF, 72Kb)

ASB doc icon Receipt for Copy of an ASBO (PDF, 67Kb)

ASBOs on Conviction

Sometimes called Criminal ASBOs or CrASBOs.

ASB doc icon Non-statutory Guidance on Antisocial Behaviour Orders on Conviction (PDF, 769Kb) 

ASBOs for 12-15 year olds

There is more information about these in the Young People section.

Good Practice Case Studies about ASBOs

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FAQs about ASBOS

Q. Who can apply for ASBOs?

Q. How does the new Act change ASBOs?

Q. What are interim ASBOs and how long do they run for?


You'll find answers to your questions about ASBOS on the FAQs page.

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Related Topics

Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) are voluntary contracts that may prevent the need for an ASBO. Find out more about Acceptable Behaviour Contracts.

Need more advice or guidance on ASBOs? Call the Practitioners Advice Line:

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