Formal and informal remedies for dealing with nuisance and ASB

A list of informal remedies and powers available to help manage nuisance and anti-social behaviour.

The formal and informal remedies listed here are not exclusive and can be used to deal with a wide range of types and scale of nuisance and ASB.

This is a court order which can be used following a conviction for any criminal offence in any criminal court. It replaces the ASBO on conviction.
It can include prohibitions and positive requirements, for example, attending an anger management course. It is aimed at tackling the most serious and persistent offenders.
Either councils or the police can ask the CPS to apply for one.
It is used to prevent harassment, alarm or distress if P2 has committed a criminal offence which has caused harassment, alarm or distress to someone.
A typical use in the context of noise might be where there is drunk and rowdy behaviour.

Last updated: 03 October 2019