Explanatory Notes

Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 38

20 November 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Premises Where Drugs Used Unlawfully

Section 9: Exemption from liability for certain damages

23.This section creates a partial exemption from liability in damages for the police in carrying out their functions under this Part. It does not extend to any acts in bad faith or acts which are in breach of the police's duty as a public authority to exercise their functions compatibly with the European Convention on Human Rights.