Crime & Disorder Act 1998
Introductory Guide to the Crime & Disorder Act
A guide published by the Home Office in 1998 provided clear and simple information about the provisions of the Act. It was intended as a useful introductory guide for the authorities and agencies involved in the implementation of the Act.
In considering the specific provisions, it is important to appreciate that the purpose of the Act is to tackle crime and disorder and help create safer communities. It reflects a number of underlying themes:
the purpose of the youth justice system is to cut offending. Action must be taken quickly to nip youth offending in the bud;
the police and the local authority - with the whole community - must establish a local partnership to cut crime; and
local authorities and other public bodies must consider the crime and disorder implications of all their decisions.
Note: The guide cannot be taken as an authoritative legal interpretation of the Act’s provisions.
Getting a copy
Introductory Guide to the Crime and Disorder Act. is available from the Home Office website.
Last update: Thursday, September 21, 2006