As gang violence and county lines drug activity continue to spread across the country, the Policing and Crime Act 2009 provides a civil remedy to try to prevent such violent and disruptive activity.
With significant national attention and resources being diverted to the consequences of gang-related behaviour, local authorities and police forces are beginning to utilise applications under Part 4 of the
Policing and Crime Act 2009, as a means of addressing gang-related issues. This book examines the Policing and Crime Act 2009 and how it can be used as a proactive remedy to address gang-related issues.
This title is structured into six sections encompassing:
- Background to the Policing and Crime Act 2009
- Applications
- The test for an injunction
- Orders
- Evidence and case preparation
- What happens after an injunction is granted
The text also includes Appendices covering relevant statutes, guidance and precedents. This is an indispensable guide to gang injunctions under the Policing and Crime Act 2009 for local authorities, police forces and for practitioners advising or acting against them.
This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law online service.
Written by a stellar team from Cornerstone Chambers, this book examines the Policing and Crime Act 2009, and how it can be used as a proactive remedy to address gang-related issues.
This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law online service.
