Crime Prevention Order
/ˈkraɪm prɪˈvɛnʃən ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order aimed at preventing criminal activity by imposing restrictions or obligations on a person to protect the public.
The court issued a crime prevention order to bar the defendant from entering the neighborhood.
Forms
- crime prevention order
- crime prevention orders
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Commentary
Typically used to deter individuals from engaging in criminal conduct; drafters should specify clear and proportionate restrictions.
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