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ASBO

A civil order made in the UK against a person (often a youth, who may “wear” his/her ASBO like a badge of honour) who has been shown on the balance of evidence to have engaged in anti-social behaviour in the UK or Ireland. Created by UK PM Tony Blair in 1998, ASBOs were meant to be imposed after minor incidents that would not ordinarily warrant prosecution, and to restrict behaviour in some fashion (e.g., by prohibiting a return to a certain area or shop, or restricting public swearing or drinking).

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North Wales Police, previously a significant user of the measure, issued just eight ASBOs last year.

ASBOs are now past their sell-by date; DAILY POST OUR VIEW

"I know a lot of young people see them as a medal and take pride in their Asbos, but if they are enforced I think it does help keep the peace."

YOU TELL US

* GETTING SHIRTY: The Asbo as a badge of honour - and exploited commercially, too.

I ain't really misbehavin'

A Home Office spokesman said: "These latest figures confirm what we have already said; the current powers for tackling anti-social behaviour, particularly the Asbo, are too bureaucratic and don't work effectively.

Asbos fall out of favour as 60% fewer are issued; MOST HAVE BEEN BREACHED AT LEAST ONCE, HOME OFFICE SAYS

Despite the fact gardai have slapped up to 4,000 warnings on thuggish kids and their parents, a measly six ASBOs have been enforced through the courts.

ASBOLUTE JOKE; Government vowed to sort out yobs. But just 6 banning orders have been issued and gangs still run amok in estates. It's an.

views at letters@co.uk, PO Box Street, L69 3EB "Scrapping Asbos and cutting police budgets would leave communities helpless and vulnerable.

Labour hits back on success of Asbos

"We are proud and we have praised him for it." Martin says the criminal ASBO was harshly imposed, but he, too, is pleased with the knock-on effect.

ASBO turned my life around, says baby-faced terror; AT 12, HE THREATENED POLICE AND NEIGHBOURS. TWO YEARS ON, ASHTON'S A REFORMED CHARACTER

Under the terms of the ASBO, the teenager was prevented from entering an area bordered by Marner Road, Middlemarch Road, Barton Road and Gilfil Road.

PRAISE FOR ACTION ON ASBO YOB; Defiant teen to spend Christmas behind bars

The only exception is Cleveland, where 80 Asbos were handed out in 2006 compared with 60 the previous year.

Police deny losing faith in Asbo orders; Number falls sharply in North East

Teenagers served with Asbos have even been named in the House of Commons as "asboids".

BIRMINGHAM POST: Asbo fear

But Scotland's ASBO "league table" showed wide variations around the country.

ASBOS RECORD; Rise shows councils are getting tough say Ministers

We have got a situation where a third of these youths might not understand the terms and the conditions of the ASBO. The problem is that by the time they are teenagers it is difficult to get them to change their pattern of behaviour.'