371. Power to grant injunctions for preventing anti-social behaviour.

A court1 may, on an application of a specified authority2, grant an injunction for the purpose of preventing the respondent from engaging in anti-social behaviour3. Injunctions may be granted against a person aged 10 or over4 if:

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    (1)     the court is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the respondent has engaged or threatens to engage in anti-social behaviour5; and

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    (2)     the court considers it just and convenient to grant the injunction for the purpose of preventing the respondent from engaging in anti-social behaviour6