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ASBOs used in issues of general public order
ASBOs are increasingly being used to combat a wide range of public order offences. However, the targeting of prostitutes and beggars seems to have done little more than cause their displacement to other areas. They are also increasingly being used to target vandalism including graffiti and "flyposting" in what has become the first example of a "white collar" ASBO against BMG. Graffiti artists have also been targeted by the Anti Social Behaviour Act under which powers to remove graffiti have been extended to private property. Read More
ASBOs used against protesters
The government is currently attempting to set a precedent for the use of ASBOs and other anti-social behaviour legislation against protesters. Read More
Mental health
Examples of ASBOs given to people with mental health problems. Read More
Extreme cases
As the use of orders has increased, courts have become bolder and more inventive with regard to tailoring them around an individual's case. Many of these prohibitions are absurd simply because the act liable to land them a prison term is so clearly not of a criminal nature. Read More
ASBOs used against children
Examples of ASBOs given to children. Read More
Cases involving the use of “CRASBOs”
A CRASBO is an addition to a criminal sentence and is considered separately from the criminal part of proceedings. Read More