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Anti-Social Behaviour Policy & Procedure

7. Relevant legislation, regulation, and associated policies

7.1 Regulatory standards - The Council must comply with the Regulator of Social Housing's regulatory framework and consumer standards for social housing in England; the Neighbourhood and Community Standard is the primary one applicable to this policy.

7.2 Legislation - The principal legislation applicable to this policy is: ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014.

7.3 Guidance - The principal guidance applicable to this policy is: Anti-social behaviour powers: statutory guidance for frontline professionals.

7.4 Additional Legislation - this policy also operates within the context of the following legislation:

  • Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003
  • Housing Act 1985, 1988, 1996 & 2004
  • The Crime and Disorder Act 1998
  • Anti-terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001
  • Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
  • Childrens Act 2004
  • Equality Act 2010
  • Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
  • Human Rights Act 1998
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

7.5 Associated policies - Wiltshire Council Housing Allocations policy.

This policy complies with section 218A of the Housing Act 1996 which places a duty on social landlords to publish their anti-social behaviour policy.

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