# The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Responsible Authorities) Order 2010, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

Criminal Law, England And Wales
Made 24th March 2010
Laid before Parliament 26th March 2010
Coming into force 1st May 2010
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 Bassetlaw District Council and Newark and Sherwood 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 West Dorset District Council, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, Purbeck District Council, Christchurch Borough Council, East Dorset District Council and North Dorset 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/2010/970/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-disorder-act-1998-responsible-authorities-order-2010/introduction
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