Part III Dealing with offenders

Chapter III Supplementary

I170 Interpretation, etc.

1

In this Part—

  • F2“Class A drug” and “ Class B drug” have the same meaning as in the M1Misuse of Drugs Act 1971,

  • “specified”, in relation to a Class A drug F3or Class B 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 M2Powers 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

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