The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 introduced measures that shaped modern criminal justice policies.

• A. It reduced funding for crime prevention
• B. It centralized policing into a national command
• C. It removed rehabilitation programs
• D. It introduced measures addressing crime and antisocial behaviour

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that this Act changed policy by tackling crime and antisocial behaviour through new tools and local coordination, not just punishment. It introduced measures designed to prevent and respond to disorder, such as antisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs) and mandatory local collaboration through Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships that bring police, councils, health, and others together to improve community safety. This set the direction for modern crime prevention and public-order strategies, emphasizing early intervention, cross-agency work, and a broader approach beyond simply punishing offences. The other statements don’t fit because the Act did not reduce crime-prevention funding, centralize policing into a national command, or remove rehabilitation programs.