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Respect orders introduce new powers against persistent antisocial behaviour
New respect orders launched in England and Wales on Monday. Courts can impose restrictions and require steps such as treatment or rehabilitation, with a criminal penalty for breaches. Police, councils and other eligible bodies can seek the orders against adults.
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From 27 October 2026 — UK Daily Brief
27 OCT 2026 · 3/25
Respect orders came into use in England and Wales on Monday, giving authorities a new court-based route for tackling persistent antisocial behaviour by adults.
The orders replace the adult civil injunction framework. Depending on the case, a court can restrict conduct or access to particular places and require positive action intended to address the behaviour.
Possible requirements include alcohol or drug treatment and programmes dealing with anger management. Restrictions must be set through the legal process; the launch does not automatically impose them on people accused of causing a nuisance.
Police forces, local authorities, housing associations and eligible transport bodies are among those able to apply. Orders will be recorded on the Police National Computer so officers can identify the conditions attached to them.
Breaching an order is a criminal offence carrying a possible prison sentence of up to two years. The government presents the combination of enforceable restrictions and rehabilitation as a way to deal with repeat problems affecting neighbourhoods.