Valid from 07/03/2005
158Meaning of “pre-sentence report”E+W
(1)In this Part “pre-sentence report” means a report which—
(a)with a view to assisting the court in determining the most suitable method of dealing with an offender, is made or submitted by an appropriate officer, and
(b)contains information as to such matters, presented in such manner, as may be prescribed by rules made by the Secretary of State.
(2)In subsection (1) “an appropriate officer” means—
(a)where the offender is aged 18 or over, an officer of a local probation board, and
(b)where the offender is aged under 18, an officer of a local probation board, a social worker of a local authority social services department or a member of a youth offending team.
Commencement Information
I1S. 158 wholly in force at 4.4.2005; s. 158 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 336(3); s. 158(1)(b) in force at 7.3.2005 by S.I. 2005/373, art. 2; s. 158 in force in so far as not already in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 7 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)