Part III

Dealing with offenders
Chapter III

Supplementary

Interpretation, etc.
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1
In this Part—
- “Class A drug” has the same meaning as in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971,
- “specified”, in relation to a Class A drug, means specified by an order made by the Secretary of State,
- “trigger offence” has the meaning given by Schedule 6.
2
The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 6 so as to add, modify or omit any description of offence.
3
In this Part (except in section 69), references to release include temporary release.
4
In section 163 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (general definitions), at the appropriate places there are inserted—
“specified Class A drug” has the same meaning as in Part III of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000
,
“trigger offence” has the same meaning as in Part III of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000
.
5
Section 53 does not apply in relation to any community order made before that section comes into force.
S. 70 wholly in force at 2.7.2001; s. 70 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 80; s. 70 in force for specified purposes at 20.6.2001 and 2.7.2001 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2001/2232, art. 2(j)
1971 c. 38.
2000 c. 6.