# The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Responsible Authorities) Order 2008, Introduction: Introductory text


Criminal Law, England And Wales
Made 13th August 2008
Laid before Parliament 15th August 2008
Coming into force 12th September 2008
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 in article 2 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 Stratford–on–Avon District Council and Warwick District Council.
An application for an Order containing the provisions set out in article 3 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 Daventry District Council and South Northamptonshire District Council.
The Secretary of State considers it would be in the interests of reducing crime and disorder and of combating the misuse of drugs, alcohol and other substances, to make such an Order.
Accordingly the Secretary of State makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2163/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-disorder-act-1998-responsible-authorities-order-2008/introduction
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