Part 1

New arrangements for the provision of probation services

Miscellaneous

Officers of providers of probation services
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1
In this Part “officer of a provider of probation services” means an individual who is for the time being authorised under subsection (2) (and “officer”, in relation to a particular provider of probation services, means a person so authorised to act as an officer of that provider).
2
An individual may be authorised to act as an officer of a particular provider of probation services (“the relevant provider”) by—
a
the Secretary of State; or
b
a provider of probation services (whether the relevant provider or any other provider) who is authorised to do so by the Secretary of State.
3
If the relevant provider is the Secretary of State, subsection (2) has effect with the omission of paragraph (b).