Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003

[F1 11D Closure of premises associated with persistent disorder or nuisance: offences E+W

(1) A person who remains on or enters premises in contravention of a Part 1A closure notice commits an offence.

(2) A person who—

(a) obstructs a person acting under section 11A(7) or 11C(2),

(b) remains on closed premises, or

(c) enters closed premises,

commits an offence.

(3) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction—

(a) to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 51 weeks, or

(b) to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale,

or to both.

(4) A person who has a reasonable excuse for entering or being on the premises does not commit an offence under subsection (1) or (2)(b) or (c) (as the case may be).

(5) In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, the reference in subsection (3)(a) to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to 6 months.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 1A inserted (1.12.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 118, 153(7), Sch. 20; S.I. 2008/2993, art. 2(1)(b)(g)