[6 Formulation and implementation of strategies]
Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (1998 c 37) | Legislation

[6  Formulation and implementation of strategies]

[(1)     The responsible authorities for a local government area shall, in accordance with section 5[, with subsection (1A),] and with regulations made under subsection (2), formulate and implement—

(a)     a strategy for the reduction of crime and disorder in the area (including anti-social and other behaviour adversely affecting the local environment); and

(b)     a strategy for combatting the misuse of drugs, alcohol and other substances in the area[; and

(c)     a strategy for the reduction of re-offending in the area][; and

(d)     a strategy for—

(i)     preventing people from becoming involved in serious violence in the area, and

(ii)     reducing instances of serious violence in the area].

[(1A)     In exercising functions under subsection (1), apart from devolved Welsh functions (as defined by section 5(8)), each of the responsible authorities for a local government area must have regard to the police and crime objectives set out in the police and crime plan for the police area which comprises or includes that local government area.]

(2)     The appropriate national authority may by regulations make further provision as to the formulation and implementation of a strategy under this section.

(3)

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