Offenders who breach Respect Orders could face up to two years in jail

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the move delivers on a commitment made in the manifesto - (PA Wire)

Breaching new anti-social behaviour orders will be a criminal offence from next week and can be punishable by up to two years’ jail, the Home Office said.

The new Respect Orders will allow police and councils to take stronger enforcement action, filling a gap in existing anti-social behaviour powers, the Home Office added.