Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000

162 Meaning of “pre-sentence report”

(1) In this Act “pre-sentence report” means a report in writing which—

(a) with a view to assisting the court in determining the most suitable method of dealing with an offender, is made or submitted by an appropriate officer; and

(b) contains information as to such matters, presented in such manner, as may be prescribed by rules made by the Secretary of State.

(2) In subsection (1) above “an appropriate officer” means—

(a) where the offender is aged 18 or over, a probation officer or a social worker of a local authority social services department;

(b) where the offender is aged under 18, a probation officer, a social worker of a local authority social services department or a member of a youth offending team.