Section J1 Requirement to carry out risk assessmentF1

(1)

A person applying for a respect order must before doing so carry out a risk assessment in relation to the application.

(2)

A risk assessment, in relation to an application for a respect order, is an assessment of—

(a)

the risk of any person being caused harassment, alarm or distress by the respondent’s conduct,

(b)

any vulnerabilities of the respondent,

(c)

any alternative means of preventing the respondent from engaging in anti-social behaviour, and

(d)

such other matters as the person considers relevant.

(3)

A person required to carry out a risk assessment under this section must in doing so have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State under section M1.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. A1 inserted (26.10.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 1(2), 255(1); S.I. 2026/960, reg. 4(a)