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Bhogal on Anti-social Behaviour remains the first port of call for everyone working in the area of, and carrying out, anti-social behaviour work. The third edition has been fully updated to provide analysis of the revised guidance, with commentary explaining legislation and statutory guidance and what they mean for those working in this field. It clearly explains through the use of case studies, practical examples and tactical advice how the tools operate and how they may be used to best effect.
The third edition includes:
· Updated statutory guidance
· Coverage of the removal of CBOs to the Sentencing Act 2020
· A new and complete section on "expedited" PSPOs
· Several news cases on the tools and powers, including
Leeds City Council v Persons Unknown,
Jones v Birmingham City Council,
Thurrock Council v Stokes,
Rosebery Housing Association Ltd v Williams on injunctions,
R. (on the application of Hacking) v Stratford Magistrates' Court on CPNS,
Tossici-Bolt v Bournemouth, Christchurch, and
Poole Council on PSPOS · The Housing Ombudsman's report from January 2024 on 'Attitudes, Respect and Rights, Relationship of Equals'.
This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law online service.
List of contents
1. Introduction
2. The human rights implications, the Equality Act 2010 and disability, and hate crime
3. The civil injunction to prevent anti-social behaviour
4. Criminal behaviour orders
5. Dispersal powers for the police
6. Community protection notices
7. Public spaces protection orders
8. Closure orders
9. New powers of possession
10. Anti-social behaviour case reviews
Appendices
About the author
Kuljit is ranked as a leading barrister by Chambers and Partners UK and The Legal 500 for social housing law.
She acts predominantly for local authorities, housing associations and health bodies. In her private sector work, she acts for private landlords, housing associations and developers.
Kuljit is able to provide policy and strategic advice at the most senior levels. She has extensive experience of policy and governance issues as well as in relation to individual cases and contracts.
Her recent work has ranged from governance (and other) issues relating to Public Space Protection Orders, the contracting out of local authority functions (in particular, homelessness functions) and the legality of Part VI Allocation Schemes. She covers the full range of housing management issues including s.204 homelessness appeals.
She is able to provide advice quickly and efficiently and provides practical solutions whilst working in partnership with her clients.
Twitter: @kuljitbhogal
