New Respect Orders could ban repeat antisocial behaviour offenders from public centres

As well as police and local councils, housing associations and transport networks will also be able to apply for a Respect Order under the new rules - (PA)

Repeated antisocial behaviour offenders may be restricted from town centres under new, tougher police powers being brought into force.

The Home Office said the new Respect Orders filled a gap in existing anti-social behaviour powers, and would give police and councils the ability to take stronger enforcement action.