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Anti-social behaviour policy statement 2024-27 - 5. Evidence and court requirements
We will:
- Prepare cases for court thoroughly with an intention to detail seeking legal advice where appropriate.
- Where it is appropriate seek legal advice on using ASB reports in a casefile or tenancy file into statements or evidence for use in court.
- Discuss with victims and witnesses the evidence options and explain the difference between direct evidence and hearsay.
- Explain the court processes and possible outcomes clearly to the victim or witness.
- If the perpetrator has a history of mental ill-health, engage with local mental health services using methods of escalation where there are any apparent blockages.
- Where an order is being considered ensure that the prohibitions being sought are appropriate, specific, practical, and enforceable to the circumstances it will be applied.
- Actively challenge legal advice that fails to protect communities.
- Engage local communities and work with any local community groups at the earliest opportunity.
