The True Cost of Enforcing an ASBO

An article from Leeds Today newspaper, published on March 31st provides the true cost of enforcing an Asbo in Leeds:

~Fifty-seven per cent of those handed an Asbo have breached its terms
~Each Asbo costs a staggering £1,700 to enforce in the courts; however this is less than the national average of £2,500
~Nearly £165,000 of taxpayers' money has gone into securing Asbos