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Legislative background to anti-social behaviour by children

Criminal Justice Act 2006

Part 13 which covers Section 159 to 166

These sections are inserted into the Children Act 2001

Section 159 - interpretation of terms

Section 160 - behaviour warnings to a child

Section 161 - meeting to discuss anti-social behaviour of a child

Section 162 - behaviour order for a child aged 12 or over

Section 163 - appealing against a behaviour order

Section 164 - offences and fines

Section 165 - legal aid

Section 166 - legal aid regulations

Page updated: 1 January 2010

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