Part IPrevention of crime and disorder
Chapter IEngland and Wales
Crime and disorder strategies
6Formulation and implementation of strategies
1
The responsible authorities for a local government area shall, in accordance with the provisions of section 5 above and this section, formulate and implement, for each relevant period, a strategy for the reduction of crime and disorder in the area.
2
Before formulating a strategy, the responsible authorities shall—
a
carry out a review of the levels and patterns of crime and disorder in the area (taking due account of the knowledge and experience of persons in the area);
b
prepare an analysis of the results of that review;
c
publish in the area a report of that analysis; and
d
obtain the views on that report of persons or bodies in the area (including those of a description prescribed by order under section 5(3) above), whether by holding public meetings or otherwise.
3
In formulating a strategy, the responsible authorities shall have regard to the analysis prepared under subsection (2)(b) above and the views obtained under subsection (2)(d) above.
4
A strategy shall include—
a
objectives to be pursued by the responsible authorities, by co-operating persons or bodies or, under agreements with the responsible authorities, by other persons or bodies; and
b
long-term and short-term performance targets for measuring the extent to which such objectives are achieved.
5
After formulating a strategy, the responsible authorities shall publish in the area a document which includes details of—
a
co-operating persons and bodies;
b
the review carried out under subsection (2)(a) above;
c
the report published under subsection (2)(c) above; and
d
the strategy, including in particular—
i
the objectives mentioned in subsection (4)(a) above and, in each case, the authorities, persons or bodies by whom they are to be pursued; and
ii
the performance targets mentioned in subsection (4)(b) above.
6
While implementing a strategy, the responsible authorities shall keep it under review with a view to monitoring its effectiveness and making any changes to it that appear necessary or expedient.
7
In this section—
“co-operating persons or bodies” means persons or bodies co-operating in the exercise of the responsible authorities' functions under this section;
“relevant period” means—
- a
the period of three years beginning with such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint; and
- b
each subsequent period of three years.
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