Northern Ireland ASBO law challenged

ASBOs were introduced in Northern Ireland last August to bring the province into line with England and Wales.

Before the ASBOs became law the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People challenged the move in the High Court but a judge refused leave to apply for a judicial review.

Meanwhile, the legality of anti-social behaviour orders in Ulster is to be challenged in the High Court next week.

Peter Neill 37, of Hazelbank Road in Coleraine, has been issued with an Order but is seeking a judicial review of the legality of the legislation.

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