IPNAs: Local authorities, police, social landlords, and other public bodies. Who can apply for IPNAs?

• A. Local authorities, police, social landlords, and other public bodies
• B. Private landlords
• C. Public libraries
• D. Private security firms

Answer: (A)

IPNAs, or Injunctions to Prevent Nuisance and Annoyance, are powers that allow certain public bodies to seek court orders to stop unacceptable behaviour in communities. The important point is who is eligible to apply. The act designates local authorities, the police, social landlords (such as housing associations), and other public bodies as those who can apply for these orders. Private individuals or private security firms don’t have this statutory power to seek IPNAs themselves. Public libraries, as public bodies, fall under the category of “other public bodies,” so they can be involved through this public-authority route.