Transport for London has joined the list of organisations that can apply for the orders, which includes local authorities, the police, and registered social landlords. It will be able to apply for orders against individuals who it believes are causing problems on its network.
Applications for civil ASBOs are generally heard in a magistrates court, which will decide if the order can be issued, and what the terms will be. Guidance issued by the President of the Queens Bench Division, Sir Igor Judge, earlier this year, said applications for orders against under-18s should be heard in the youth court unless this is not practical.
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