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30 January 2011 Last updated at 23:59 GMT
The powers are similar to Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and were conceived by the former Labour government after appeals from councils for help.
Ministers say the injunctions should not replace prosecutions of gang members involved in violent crime.
Police and local councils can seek gang injunctions in the county courts against adults who they believe are involved in gang-related violence and crime.
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Powers to restrict the movements of people accused of gang membership have come into force in England and Wales.
Gang injunctions can now be used to ban people from wearing certain colours - or even walking aggressive dogs. The powers are similar to Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and were conceived by the former Labour government after appeals from councils for help.
Ministers say the injunctions should not replace prosecutions of gang members involved in violent crime.
Police and local councils can seek gang injunctions in the county courts against adults who they believe are involved in gang-related violence and crime.
more here
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