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<p>It is important that local authorities have the powers they need to tackle all
local issues quickly and effectively. That is why we introduced a range of flexible
tools and powers to tackle anti-social behaviour through the Anti-social Behaviour,
Crime and Policing Act 2014.</p><p>The powers in the 2014 Act are deliberately local
in nature and it is for local authorities to determine how best to respond to each
individual case. The powers support appropriate action to resolve anti-social behaviour,
including through setting restrictions or positive requirements on individuals.</p><p>The
Home Office published <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-social-behaviour-crime-and-policing-bill-anti-social-behaviour"
target="_blank">statutory guidance</a> to support local areas to make effective use
of these powers to emphasise the importance of focusing on the impact of anti-social
behaviour on victims and further to support local authorities to make effective use
of these powers. This guidance was updated in June 2022 to ensure a victim-centered
approach to tackling ASB.</p><p>Last year the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1015382/Crime-plan-v10.pdf"
target="_blank"><em>Beating Crime Plan</em></a> laid out the Government’s plan for
tackling crime and ASB and committed to working with local agencies and partners to
drive down ASB using the full range of powers and tools in the 2014 Act.</p>
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