Written Question · S2W-05218 · Session 2
What concerns it has in relation to the 62% of anti-social behaviour orders that result in a perceived improvement in behaviour.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what concerns it has in relation to the 62% of anti-social behaviour orders that result in a perceived improvement in behaviour.
The answer
The latest report on the useof anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) by the Chartered Institute of Housing,which was commissioned by the Scottish Executive, provided a range of usefulinformation on the use of ASBOs in the period 1 December 2001 to 31 March 2003.
Information on perceivedchanges in behaviour as a result of ASBOs, based on reports from localauthority officials, is one subjective but useful indicator of theireffectiveness. The report concluded that ASBOs are becoming an effective toolin tackling antisocial behaviour. The figure quoted supports this conclusion.
The Executive will continueto work with local authorities and other agencies to promote sharing of goodpractice on the use of ASBOs and thus further improve their effectiveness.
Information on perceivedchanges in behaviour as a result of ASBOs, based on reports from localauthority officials, is one subjective but useful indicator of theireffectiveness. The report concluded that ASBOs are becoming an effective toolin tackling antisocial behaviour. The figure quoted supports this conclusion.
The Executive will continueto work with local authorities and other agencies to promote sharing of goodpractice on the use of ASBOs and thus further improve their effectiveness.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-05218 by reference.