Statutory Guidance

You can download all the available statutory guidance on the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 from this page.

Statutory Guidance on Registration of Private Landlords (PDF, 787Kb)
This document provides guidance in relation to the registration of private landlords.

Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 Part 7 – Antisocial Behaviour Notices Guidance for Local Authorities(PDF, 274Kb)
This document provides guidance for local authorities on the powers for addressing antisocial behaviour in relation to houses.

Guide to the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (PDF, 328Kb)
Guidance giving antisocial behaviour practitioners a summary of the contents of the Act and how it can be used to tackle antisocial behaviour.

Guidance on Antisocial Behaviour Orders (PDF, 334Kb)
This document explains guidance in relation of antisocial behaviour orders.

Guidance on Antisocial Behaviour Strategies (PDF, 327Kb)
Detailed information about strategies to tackle antisocial behaviour.

Guidance for Local Authorities and Community Planning Partners (PDF, 2166Kb)
Guidance to Local Authorities and their Community Planning Partners on preparing submissions for wardens and other community-based initiatives to tackle antisocial behaviour (July 2003).

ASB doc icon Letter on Part 6 ASB - The Environment (PDF, 151Kb)
Official letter to Local Authorities about part 6 of the Act - The Environment.

Guidance on Ban on Sale of Spray Paint to Under 16s (PDF, 255Kb)
The terms of the ban, enforcement, and monitoring and evaluation.

Warning Notice Poster on the Ban of Spray Paint to Under 16s (updated October 2005) (PDF 454Kb)
A poster to display at point of sale plus guidance for retailers.

Guidance on Closure of Premises (PDF, 535Kb)
Detailed information of closure notices, what they are and when they should be issued.

Guidance on Disclosure and Sharing of Information (PDF, 324Kb)
Guidance on information sharing and how it relates to data protection and other aspects of the law.

Guidance on Dispersal of Groups (PDF, 275Kb)
What constitutes significant, persistent and serious antisocial behaviour, and authorising the use of the power to disperse.

Guidance on Graffiti Removal (PDF, 244Kb)
Graffiti removal notices and other related matters.

Guidance on Noise Nuisance (PDF, 440Kb)
Scottish legislation, permitted levels of noise and a management guide.

Guidance on the Seizure of Vehicles (PDF, 1.93Mb)
The power to seize a vehicle, vehicle seizure notices and related matters.

Guidance on Accountability Framework and Outcome Agreements (PDF, 360Kb)
The accountability framework and outcome agreement including links and outcome agreements.

Guidance on Antisocial Behaviour Strategies, Accountability Framework and Outcome Agreements, Reporting on Antisocial Behaviour Strategies and Outcome Agreements (PDF 2,176Kb)
Full details on guidance relating to antisocial behaviour strategies etc.