It has emerged that under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill, which is currently going through parliament, new Injunctions to Prevent Nuisance and Annoyance (Ipnas) could also be used to “exclude” people from their homes.
The injunctions can be handed to anyone aged 10 years old or older.
Under the current wording of the legislation, injunctions for this purpose could be applied for through the civil courts by councils, chief police officers, or housing providers.
For the order to be granted, the court will have to be convinced that the alleged antisocial behaviour includes the threat of violence against someone, or represents a “significant risk of harm” to other people.
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