38.—(1) In sections 113A(1), 113B(1), 114(1) and 116(1) of the Police Act 1997 (applications for certificates), before the word “and” at the end of paragraph (a), insert—
“(aa)except in prescribed circumstances, is aged 16 or over at the time of making the application,”.
(2) After section 120(4) of that Act (registered persons) insert—
“(4A) An individual under the age of 18 applying for registration undersubsection (4)(b) or (c) must satisfy the Department that there is good reason for being registered.”.