The Court of Appeal has clarified the definition of ‘antisocial behaviour’ in relation to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The definition came back as a result of a case, Swindon Borough Council v Abrook (Rev1), which involved a “persistent beggar” in the Swindon area.

Sian McGibbon, a barrister at Landmark Chambers, has outlined the ruling and the subsequent definition here.