Nigel Williams had opposed the introduction of ASBOs in Northern Ireland.
Earlier in the summer, he failed in his bid to apply for a judicial review of the consultation over their introduction (News, 30 June-6 July).
Last week, Williams' office said that his concerns over the "lack of consultation" with children would not "detract from any future concerns" he might have over the use of ASBOs.
A spokesman for Williams said: "We believe that there are many innovative and practical ways, already in operation, to tackle anti-social behaviour and hope that, if ASBOs are used, they will be applied as a matter of last resort.
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