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<p>The Government is committed to tackling and preventing anti-social behaviour (ASB).
We know the serious impact that persistent ASB can have on both individuals and the
wider community.</p><p>The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 provides
the police, local authorities and other local agencies with a range of flexible tools
and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to anti-social behaviour.
However, these powers cannot be used to remove the owner of a property who is engaging
in ASB.</p><p>It is for local areas to decide how best to deploy the powers in the
2014 Act depending on the specific circumstances. They are best placed to understand
what is driving the behaviour in question, the impact that it is having, and to determine
the most appropriate response.</p><p>The Home Office published statutory guidance
to support local areas to make effective use of these powers. The guidance sets out
the importance of focusing on the needs of the victim and the local community, as
well as ensuring that the relevant legal tests are met. This guidance was updated
in June 2022 to ensure a victim-centered approach to tackling ASB as well as stronger
use of the powers and tools in the 2014 Act.</p>
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