Part 1

New arrangements for the provision of probation services

Functions of the Secretary of State

National standards for the management of offenders
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1
The Secretary of State shall continue to publish national standards for the management of offenders.
2
The national standards may in particular include standards relating to the management of offenders held in custody.
3
In exercising his powers under section 3(2), the Secretary of State shall have regard to the need to secure, so far as practicable, that the arrangements in force from time to time provide for the national standards to have the same effect in relation to every provider of probation services carrying out the activities to which the standards apply.
S. 7(1)(2) in force at 1.4.2008 by S.I. 2008/504, art. 3(b)
S. 7(3) in force at 1.4.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/504, art. 4(1)(f)(2)
S. 7(3) in force at 1.4.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/547, art. 2(1)(f)(2)
S. 7(3) in force at 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/191, art. 2(6)