Section 5 Antisocial behaviour orders: variation and revocation

(1)

On the application of—

(a)

the relevant authority that obtained an antisocial behaviour order; or

(b)

the person subject to such an order,

the sheriff may vary or revoke the order.

(2)

Where the person subject to the order is a child, the sheriff shall, in determining whether to vary or revoke it, have regard to any views expressed by the Principal Reporter.

(3)

Before making an application under this section—

(a)

a relevant authority shall consult the relevant consultees; and

(b)

a registered social landlord shall—

(i)

in the case where the person subject to the order is a child, consult the local authority within whose area the person resides or appears to reside about the proposed application;

(ii)

in the case where the person subject to the order is not a child, notify that local authority of the proposed application.