50 Persons acting in an anti-social mannerE+W
(1)If a constable in uniform has reason to believe that a person has been acting, or is acting, in an anti-social manner F1..., he may require that person to give his name and address to the constable.
[F2(1A)In subsection (1) “anti-social behaviour” has the meaning given by section 2 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ignoring subsection (2) of that section).]
(2)Any person who—
(a)fails to give his name and address when required to do so under subsection (1), or
(b)gives a false or inaccurate name or address in response to a requirement under that subsection,
is guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 50(1) omitted (23.3.2015) by virtue of Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1), Sch. 11 para. 31(2) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2015/373, art. 4(f)(viii)
F2S. 50(1A) inserted (23.3.2015) by Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1), Sch. 11 para. 31(3) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2015/373, art. 4(f)(viii)