Expert to argue against ASBOS

A LEADING international law expert has called on the Government not to introduce its planned controversial measures to tackle anti-social behaviour.

London-based solicitor Matt Foot will meet TDs and senators today to voice his concern about plans to introduce anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOS).

Mr Foot, co-ordinator of ASBO Concern in Britain, claims similar measures there have been used to unfairly target people including vulnerable members of society like the mentally ill, young children and drug addicts.