Part 1Police reform

CHAPTER 8Miscellaneous provisions

101Crime and disorder reduction

1

A reference to crime and disorder reduction is a reference to—

a

reduction of crime and disorder (including anti-social and other behaviour adversely affecting the local environment),

b

combating the misuse of drugs, alcohol and other substances, and

c

reduction of re-offending.

2

In this section “anti-social behaviour” means behaviour by a person which causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more other persons not of the same household as the person.

3

This section applies for the purposes of this Part.