The bill was set out to make provisions about anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder, including provision about recovery of possession of dwelling houses; to make provisions about firearms and about forced marriage; to make provision about the police and the Serious Fraud police. The bill consists of 13 parts that cover topics from criminal justice and court fees to forced marriages, here its main aspects are presented.

Part 1 covered Injunctions to prevent nuisance and annoyance. Within this section, it states, “a court may grant an injunction under this section against a person aged 10 or over if the two conditions are met” (under the POWER TO GRANT INJUNCTIONS subheading) under the subheading APPLICATIONS FOR INJUNCTIONS it says “an injunction under section 1 may be granted only on the application of (a) a local authority (b) a housing provider (c) a chief constable of the British transport police….” The main idea of part one is that the authorities have the capacity of arresting anyone.

Part 2 covered Criminal Behaviour orders. This section applies when a person is convicted of an offence. The court may make a criminal behaviour order against the offender if two conditions are met. The first condition is that the court is satisfied that the offender has engaged in behaviour that caused or was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household as the offender. The second is that the court considers that making the order will help in preventing the offender from engaging in such behaviour. It also covers if a person breaches the order.

Part 3 is about the Dispersal of Powers. It allows a “constable in uniform to direct a person who is in a public place and is unauthorized to be there to (a) authorize the person to leave the locality and (b) not to return to the locality for a period not specified in the direction” it also puts certain restrictions into place that protect any person who feel under threat.

In Part 4 chapter 1, it talks about Community Protection notices including fixed penalty notices and saving and transitional provision. Chapter 2 is about Public Spaces protection orders including power to make orders if a person feels they want to and premises where alcohol prohibition applies and doesn’t apply. It also discusses the power of community support services. Chapter 3 talks about Closure of Premises associated with nuisance or disorder. This includes power to issue closure notices, temporary orders and extensions and discharges of closure orders.

Chapters 5 and 6 included Local Involvement and Accountability. This contains criminal behaviour, review of response to complaints and offences connected with riots.

Part 7 concerns Dangerous Dogs and talks about keeping then under control due to the Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991. It takes into consideration “whether a dog is a danger to public safety” which if it is then it is put down. It also states that the dogs can’t be bred for fighting and if they are the owner can be held responsible.

Part 8 is about Firearms. It includes the offence of possessing firearm for supply etc., due to the 1968 Firearms Act in which it states that a person can be convicted if any firearms are found on them. It also says that the penalty has been increased for improper importation of firearms, which puts strain on people and sellers alike.

Part 9 includes Forced Marriage. It covers the offences of breaching forced marriage protection orders due to the Family Law Act of 1996. It also states the offence of forced marriage if a person breaks the law.

Part 10 covers Policing and the College of Policing. It gives the regulation to be prepared or approved by the college. It also covers the inspection sector and the serious fraud police that will constantly be checking the areas they have been summoned to.

Part 11 covers Extradition including appeals of the law, asylum and deferred warrant or request. It also has a section on extradition to territory that is party to an international convention, which covers the Extradition Act of 2003.

Part 12 covers Criminal Justice and court fees and compensation for miscarriages of justice. It also includes low-value shoplifting and court and tribunal fees.

Part 13 is a general section about amendments, orders and regulations and financial provision.

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