Written question asked by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 May 2001. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many anti-social behaviour orders have been made under the provisions of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998; and how many were made against persons under the age of 18 years. - Inc figures.

Answer: Miss Widdecombe: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many anti-social behaviour orders have been made under the provisions of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998; and how many were made against persons under the age of 18 years. [159972] Mr. Charles Clarke: A total of 104 anti-social behaviour orders were issued in England and Wales between 1 April 1999 and 31 May 2000. A breakdown by age for the orders issued in this period is not held centrally. However provisional data collected centrally from 1 June 2000 up to 31 December 2000 show a further 73 anti-social behaviour orders being made of which 31 were for persons aged under 18 years.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 159972; 367 c621-2W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Crime prevention Nuisance Young offenders Anti-social behaviour orders
Legislation: Crime and Disorder Act 1998
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