What are the powers of a gang injunction?
A Gang Injunction is a civil tool that allows the police, transport police or a local authority to apply to a court for an injunction against an individual to prevent gang-related violence or gang related drug dealing activity or to protect an individual from gang-related violence or gang related drug dealing activity.
What is a gang injunction UK?
an injunction is necessary to prevent the person from engaging in, encouraging or assisting this conduct, or to protect them from gang related violence or drug dealing activity.
When did the Serious Crime Act 2015 come into force?
The Serious Crime Act 2015 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Introduced in June 2014 as part of the Queen’s Speech opening the 2014-15 session of Parliament, the Bill was sponsored by the Home Office. It was passed by Parliament on 2 March 2015, and received royal assent on 3 March 2015.
What does gang affiliated mean?
1 a group of people who associate together or act as an organized body, esp. for criminal or illegal purposes.
What 3 things does the Serious Crime Act include?
What is the Serious Crime Act? The Serious Crime Act became law on 3 March 2015. It includes new powers to pursue, disrupt and bring to justice people involved in serious and organised crime and gang- related activity.
What does the Serious Crime Act include child protection?
The act also introduces measures to enhance the protection of vulnerable children and others, including by strengthening the law to tackle female genital mutilation ( FGM ) and domestic abuse. The act also includes provisions to tighten prison security and to guard against the threat of terrorism.
Can you go to jail for gang affiliation?
Belonging to a gang is not against the law but violence against someone else is a crime. If you commit a crime you might be arrested and if you are found guilty of the crime, there may be a punishment. Once you are at least 10 years old, serious crimes might lead to a longer prison sentence when a case goes to court.
What is a gang injunction and how does it work?
A Gang Injunction is a civil tool that allows the police, transport police or a local authority to apply to a court for an injunction against an individual to prevent gang-related violence or gang related drug dealing activity or to protect an individual from gang-related violence or gang related drug dealing activity.
What is the guidance on gang related offences?
Introduction This guidance provides a summary of the relevant principles and case law to be applied when making charging decisions in gang related offences and when seeking to use gang related evidence in proceedings. This guidance supports the cross-Government Serious Violence Strategy which sets out actions to address serious violence.
When was the last statutory guidance on gang injunctions published?
Statutory guidance on gang injunctions was first published in December 2011. The original version can be read at the National Archives. This latest update replaces the guidance published in 2015 which reflected legislative changes made in the Serious Crime Act 2015 and the Crime and Courts Act 2013.
How do Gangs contribute to violence in prisons and the community?
The offending is enabled by the use of illicit substances, mobile phones and SIM cards smuggled into prisons. This contributes to violence in prisons. Gang membership and offending in the community is linked to violence between rival gangs in prisons. Existing gang affiliations will continue in prison and new gangs form.