Part 1

New arrangements for the provision of probation services

Functions of the Secretary of State

Restriction on certain arrangements under section 3
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1
Arrangements under section 3(2) relating to restricted probation provision may only be made with a probation trust or other public body.
2
In this section “restricted probation provision” means probation provision which—
a
is made for a purpose mentioned in section 2(1)(a) or (b); and
b
relates to the giving of assistance to any court in determining the appropriate sentence to pass, or making any other decision, in respect of a person charged with or convicted of an offence.