Part 6

Non-custodial punishments

Amendments in relation to certain non-custodial sentences
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1
In section 235 (supervised attendance orders) of the 1995 Act—
a
in subsection (3)(a); and
b
in subsection (4)(b),
for the word “18” there is in each case substituted “16”.
2
In section 236 (supervised attendance orders in place of fines) of that Act—
a
in subsection (1), for the words “16 or 17” there is substituted “or over 16”;
b
in subsection (6), after “shall” there is inserted—
a
if it considers that the person is likely to pay the fine within a reasonable period of more than 28 days, impose the fine;
b
in any other case
.
3
In section 245A (restriction of liberty orders) of that Act, in subsection (1)—
a
after “offence” in the first place where it appears there is inserted “punishable by imprisonment”;
b
the words from “, if” to “disposal,” are repealed;
c
after “may” there is inserted “, instead of imposing on him a sentence of, or including, imprisonment or any other form of detention,”.
4
In Schedule 7 (which makes further provision in respect of supervised attendance orders) to that Act—
a
in paragraph 4(2)(a)—
i
for the words “three months” there is substituted “30 days”;
ii
for the words “60 days” there is substituted “20 days”;
b
in paragraph 5(1)(d)—
i
for the words “three months” there is substituted “30 days”;
ii
for the words “60 days” there is substituted “20 days”.