Asbos could breach human rights, says commissioner

ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour orders (Asbos) could breach an individual’s rights, according to Europe’s human rights commissioner.

Commissioner Alvaro Gil-Robles said it was difficult not to breach Asbo orders, given the way they were made. He said this was a particularly serious issue, as breaching an order was a criminal offence. “It is difficult to avoid the impression that the Asbo is being touted as a miracle cure for urban nuisance,” he said.

The Council of Europe commissioner made his comments following an examination of the operation of Asbos in Britain.