Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 April 2001. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 April 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the effectiveness of the use of anti-social behaviour orders in the Shrewsbury Division of West Mercia Constabulary.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the effectiveness of the use of anti-social behaviour orders in the Shrewsbury Division of West Mercia constabulary. [156505] Mr. Charles Clarke: We do not monitor the effectiveness of individual orders centrally. However, I understand from West Mercia police that six anti-social behaviour orders have been issued in the Shrewsbury Division. The orders have all been very effective. Four of them have been targeted on the ringleaders of a gang threatening residents in a village within the Division. Since the orders have been in force, the anti-social behaviour has stopped, and the remaining members of the gang have dispersed. This is a fine example of what we set out to achieve with anti-social behaviour orders, and I congratulate West Mercia police on obtaining them.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 156505; 366 c214-5W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Police Nuisance Anti-social behaviour orders Shrewsbury West Mercia Police
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