Anti-Social Behaviour Law, Practice, and Procedure

Anti-social behaviour has been an extremely topical area of law for some years. However, despite the persistent focus on this subject, what may be termed the "law of anti-social behaviour" is still to be found scattered amongst a perplexing array of both criminal and civil statutes, and common law principles - some created for the purpose, others adapted to fit. This exciting new book builds on the authors' previous Blackstone's Guide on the subject, to define the boundaries and parameters of "anti-social behaviour law", and pull together the various offences, powers, and remedies into a single, coherent subject. Written in a clear and practical style, the book examines the appropriate practice and procedure in the criminal and civil courts, together with alternative forms of dispute resolution. The text is supported by a range of helpful court forms and precedents, flowcharts, and summaries, and the appendices include relevant non-statutory materials (such as central government guidance, codes of practice, and guides to best practice).

Jonathan Manning is a barrister at Arden Chambers, and was called in 1989. He is a leading junior in a number of practice areas and has appeared in numerous cases concerning anti-social behaviour. He is an established writer - his books include, Judicial Review Proceedings: A Practitioners Guide (LAG); Blackstone's Guide to the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 (OUP, 2004); and Housing Law: Pleadings in Practice (Sweet & Maxwell). Claire-Louise Manning is a barrister and co-author of Blackstone's Guide to the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 (OUP, 2004).

Part I: Law1. Introduction2. What is Anti-social Behaviour?3. Prevention4. Punishment5. DisplacementPart II: Choice of remedy6. Anti-social Behaviour in the Street7. Anti-social Behaviour in the Home8. Anti-social Behaviour and Licensed Premises9. Anti-social Behaviour at School10. Anti-social Behaviour in the Workplace11. Anti-social Behaviour on Private Land12. Children and Young People13. Parental Responsibilities14. Corporate BodiesPart III: Procedure15. ADR and Mediation16. Preparing a Claim17. Defending a Claim18. County Court and High Court Proceedings19. Magistrates' Court proceedings20. Crown Court Proceedings21. AppealsPart IV: PrecedentsPart V: Relevant Materials