Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

The clause makes changes that are consequential to the introduction of ISOs. It allows appeals against ISOs to be made to the Crown court. Any ISO that is amended or made by the Crown court shall be treated as though it were a magistrates court order.

The clause also ensures that the correct responsible officer is appointed for the ISO. That officer will be from the local youth offending team or the social services department, or will be nominated by the chief education officer.

The Solicitor-General will know that we in Northern Ireland have had to endure some of the worst antisocial behaviour, particularly from paramilitary groups, but antisocial behaviour orders have not been available to us until quite recently. Will she speak to her colleagues in the Northern Ireland Office to ensure that ISOs are extended to Northern Ireland? They would be very useful.

I take it from what the hon. Lady says that ISOs do not, by virtue of the Bill, apply to Northern Ireland. I take her points, and I will certainly raise them with my ministerial colleagues in the Northern Ireland Office.

The consequential amendments in the clause are necessary for the introduction of ISOs.

Question put and agreed to.

Clause 260 ordered to stand part of the Bill.