Consideration of the views of people affected by offending
The Service undertakes enforcement on behalf of the public at large and not just in the interests of any particular individual or group. However, when considering the public interest test, the consequences for those affected by the offence, and any views expressed by those affected will, where appropriate, be taken into account when making an enforcement decision.
The Council may, where appropriate, prepare a community impact statement for the court as part of a prosecution. The purpose of a community impact statement is to make the court aware of particular crime trends in the local area and the impact of these on the local community.