# The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Responsible Authorities) (No. 2) Order 2007, Introduction: Introductory text


criminal law, england and wales
Made 26th June 2007
Laid before Parliament 29th June 2007
Coming into force 31st July 2007
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 5(1A) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
An application for an Order containing the provisions set out below has been made jointly by all persons who would be responsible authorities in relation to a combined area consisting of the local government areas of Dartford Borough Council and Gravesham Borough Council.
The Secretary of State considers it would be in the interests of reducing crime and disorder and of combatting the misuse of drugs to make such an Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1839/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-disorder-act-1998-responsible-authorities-no-2-order-2007/introduction
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