Public Order Act 1994 makes new orders pointless

New laws are set to crack down on anti-social behaviour, but Cormac O’Keeffe says gardaí already have the powers.

Mon, 23 May, 2005 - 01:00

GARDAÍ say the Public Order Act 1994 can deal with almost all offences being targeted by the proposed (ASBOs).

Key sections of the act cover include:

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