Explanatory Notes

Public Bodies Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 24

14th December 2011

Commentary

Part 1: General Order-Making Powers

Section 22: Restriction on creation of criminal offences

62.Section 22 restricts the order-making powers in the preceding provisions of the Act in respect of the creation of criminal offences. An order may not create an offence where the offence is punishable by a term of imprisonment, or a fine, which exceeds certain limits. This does not prevent the repeal and re-enactment of an offence (subsection (5)).