Explanatory note

This Order brings into force on 30^th September 2004 in England and Wales the provisions of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (“the 2003 Act”) set out in article 2 either generally or to the extent specified.

The provisions set out in article 3(1) are brought into force on 30^th September 2004 in the areas of the local authorities set out in article 3(2).

Article 4(1) brings section 85(5) of the 2003 Act into force in relation to juveniles on 1^st October 2004 for a period of 18 months to allow a pilot to be conducted. It is brought into force in relation to applications for anti-social behaviour orders made at the county courts specified in article 4(2).

Article 5 brings sections 71(7) and 72 in Part 8 (high hedges) of the 2003 Act into force on 1^st October 2004 in relation to hedges situated in England.