Part 1

Provisions for Combatting Crime and Disorder
Chapter 1

On the Spot Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour

Interpretation

Interpretation of Chapter 1
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In this Chapter—
- “
approved educational course
” has the meaning given in section 2(4);
- “chief officer of police” includes the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police;
- “defaulter” has the meaning given in section 8(5);
- “
educational course scheme
” has the meaning given in section 2(4);
- “penalty notice” has the meaning given in section 2(4);
- “
penalty notice with an education option
” has the meaning given in section 2(4);
- “penalty offence” has the meaning given in section 1(1);
- “registrable sum” has the meaning given in section 8(4).
Pt. 1 Ch. 1 extended (15.11.2003) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 38, 108, Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(a); S.I. 2003/2593, art. 2(d)
Pt. 1 Ch. 1 modified (26.12.2004) by The Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amendment of Minimum Age) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3166), art. 6
Words in s. 11 inserted (8.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 23 para. 12(2); S.I. 2013/453, art. 4(e)
Words in s. 11 inserted (8.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 23 para. 12(4); S.I. 2013/453, art. 4(e)
Words in s. 11 inserted (8.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 23 para. 12(3); S.I. 2013/453, art. 4(e)