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Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

Section 53: Authorities within the Commissioner’s remit

147.Section 53 introduces Schedule 9 which lists the authorities which fall within the Commissioner’s remit. The list includes authorities which might have a more general impact on victims and witnesses, not just authorities with an interest in the criminal justice system. Subsection (2) provides the Secretary of State with the power to amend this list by order, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Lord Chancellor. By virtue of Section 61(4), this power is subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.

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