Victims and Prisoners Act 2024

June 2, 2024

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-meaning-of-victim"><heading>Meaning of “victim”</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Meaning of “victim”</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-victim" eId="term-victim">victim</term>” means a pe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-victim" eId="term-victim">victim</term>” means a person who has suffered harm as a direct result of—</intro><level class="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>being subjected to criminal conduct, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>one or more of the circumstances mentioned in <ref href="#section-1-2">subsection (2)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The circumstances are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the person has seen, heard, or otherwise directly experienced the effects of, crim

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the person has seen, heard, or otherwise directly experienced the effects of, criminal conduct at the time the conduct occurred;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the person’s birth was the direct result of criminal conduct;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the death of a close family member of the person was the direct result of criminal conduct;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>where the person is a child who is a victim of domestic abuse which constitutes criminal conduct.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The reference in <ref href="#section-1-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-1-2-d">(d)</ref> to a child who is a victim of domestic abuse is to be read in accordance with Part 1 of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-harm" eId="term-harm">harm</term>” includes physical, men

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-harm" eId="term-harm">harm</term>” includes physical, mental or emotional harm and economic loss;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-criminal-conduct" eId="term-criminal-conduct">criminal conduct</term>” means conduct which constitutes an offence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>It is immaterial for the purposes of <ref href="#section-1-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-1-4-b">(b)</ref> that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-5-a"><num>(a)</nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no person has reported the offence;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>no person has been charged with or convicted of the offence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><mod>In section 52(3)(a) of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, for “complaint has been made about” substitute <quotedText>“person has reported”</quotedText>.</mod></co

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-victims-code"><heading>Victims’ code</headi

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>The victims’ code</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must issue a code of practice as to the services to be provided to victims by persons appearing to the Secretary of State to have functions of a public nature relatin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>victims, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any aspect of the criminal justice system.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In this Part, the “<term refersTo="#term-victims-code" eId="term-victims-code">victims’ code</term>” means the code of practice issued under this section that is for the time being in ope

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The victims’ code must make provision for services which reflect the principles that victims require—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>informati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>information to help them understand the criminal justice process;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>access to services which support them (including, where appropriate, specialist services);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the opportunity to make their views heard in the criminal justice process;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the ability to challenge decisions which have a direct impact on them.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about the victims’ code, including about matters that the code must include.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-2-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-d796939caf102ef4bff8c0c1faa0e2d4-178352383034

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>But the Secretary of State may make regulations under subsection (4) only if satisfied that provision made in the code in compliance with the regulations would not result in—</intro><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a significant reduction in the quality or extent of the services provided in accordance with the victims’ code, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a significant restriction in the description of persons to whom services are provided in accordance with the victims’ code.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-2-3B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d796939caf102ef4bff8c0c1faa0e2d4-1783523830343" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d796939caf102ef4bff8c0c1faa0e2d4">(3B)</ins></nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-2-3B-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d796939caf102ef4bff8c0c1faa0e2d4-1783523830343" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d796939caf102ef4bff8c0c1faa0e2d4">(a)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-2-3B-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d796939caf102ef4bff8c0c1faa0e2d4-1783523830343" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d796939caf102ef4bff8c0c1faa0e2d4">(b)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The victims’ code may restrict the application of its provisions to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>victims of specified descriptions (includi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>victims of specified descriptions (including those who are victims by virtue of specified conduct or conduct constituting specified offences);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>specified persons who have functions of a kind mentioned in subsection (1).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The victims’ code may include provision requiring or permitting the services which are to be provided to a victim to be provided to one or more other persons—</intro><level class="para1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>instead of the victim (for example, where the victim has died);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>as well as the victim.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The victims’ code may make different provision for different purposes, including different provision for—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>victi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>victims of different descriptions;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>persons who have different functions of a kind mentioned in subsection (1).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The victims’ code may make different provision for different areas.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-10"><num>(10)</num><content>In considering whether to exercise the power in subsection (8)(a), the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular needs of victims who are under the age of 18 or who have pro

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>The victims’ code may not require anything to be done by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person acting in a judicial capacity, or on the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person acting in a judicial capacity, or on the instructions of or on behalf of such a person;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person acting in the discharge of a prosecution function, if that function involves the exercise of a discretion.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-12"><num>(12)</num><content>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the victims’ code.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-2-13"><num>(13)</num><content>Until the first code of practice issued under this section i

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Preparing and issuing the victims’ code</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-3">This section</ref> applies in relation to the code of practice requir

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><ref href="#section-3">This section</ref> applies in relation to the code of practice required to be issued under <ref href="#section-2">section 2</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State must prepare a draft of the code.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In preparing the draft the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Attorney General,</content></level><level c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Attorney General,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Welsh Ministers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>After preparing the draft the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>publish the draft, and</content></level><level class

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>publish the draft, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>specify a period during which representations about the draft may be made to the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consider, in consultation with the Attorney General, any representations about the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consider, in consultation with the Attorney General, any representations about the draft made to the Secretary of State before the end of the period specified in accordance wit

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the Secretary of State thinks it appropriate, modify the draft in the light of any such representations.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content>After carrying out the duties under <ref href="#section-3-5">subsection (5)</ref>, the Secretary of State must lay the draft code before Parliament.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content>When the draft code has been laid before Parliament in accordance with <ref href="#section-3-6">subsection (6)</ref>, the Secretary of State must bring it into operation on such day as th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content>A requirement under any of <ref href="#section-3-2">subsections (2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-3-5">(5)</ref> may be met by steps taken before (as well as after) <ref href=

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Revising the victims’ code</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise the victims’ code.</content></subsection><subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise the victims’ code.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>But the Secretary of State may revise the victims’ code only if satisfied that the proposed revisions would not result in—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a significant reduction in the quality or extent of the services provided in accordance with the code, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a significant restriction in the description of persons to whom services are provided in accordance with the code.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The procedure in <ref href="#section-3">section 3</ref> applies to a revision of the victims’ code, except that if the Secretary of State considers that all of the revisions are minor the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Revisions are minor if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>they make corrections or clarifications, or</content></level><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>they make corrections or clarifications, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>they are consequential on changes to the law, practice or procedure relating to any aspect of the criminal justice system.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The procedure in <ref href="#section-4-5">this subsection</ref> is that the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult the Attorney General, the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses and the Welsh Ministers about the proposed revisions,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>lay a draft of the revised code before Parliament, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>when the draft revised code has been laid before Parliament, bring it into operation on such day as the Secretary of State appoints by regulations.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Code compliance</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the victims’ code makes provision about a service to be provided to victims by a person, the person must provi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Where the victims’ code makes provision about a service to be provided to victims by a person, the person must provide the service in accordance with the code unless the person has good r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Any person who is subject to the duty in <ref href="#section-5-1">subsection (1)</ref> and is not an individual must ensure that procedures are in place by which other persons may complai

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content>If a person fails to act in accordance with the victims’ code, the failure does not of itself make that person liable to criminal or civil proceedings.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content>But the victims’ code is admissible in evidence in criminal or civil proceedings, and a court may take into account a failure to act in accordance with the code in determining a question

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Code awareness and reviewing compliance: criminal justice bodies</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Each criminal justice body which provides services in a police area m

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Each criminal justice body which provides services in a police area must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>take reasonable steps to promote awar

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>take reasonable steps to promote awareness of the victims’ code among users of those services and other members of the public, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>keep under review whether and how those services are provided in accordance with the duty in <ref href="#section-5">section 5</ref><ref href="#section-5-1">(1)</ref>.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A criminal justice body which provides services in a police area must, in particular, undertake the following activities in such manner as may be prescribed—</intro><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>collect prescribed information about the provision of those services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>share prescribed information about the provision of those services with—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-6-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>each other criminal justi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-6-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>each other criminal justice body which provides services in the police area, or such of those bodies as may be prescribed, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-6-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the elected local policing body for the police area;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>review information shared under paragraph <ref href="#section-6-2-b">(b)</ref> with the bodies with whom the information is shared.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-6-2">subsection (2)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of Stat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Regulations under <ref href="#section-6-2">subsection (2)</ref> may, in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prescribe different informa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prescribe different information to be collected or shared by different bodies;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prescribe different information in relation to different services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>prescribe information relating to the characteristics or experiences of users of services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>prescribe the times at which, or periods within which, information must be collected, shared or reviewed;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>prescribe the form in which information must be collected or shared, or require information to be collected or shared in such form as may be specified in a notice issued from t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers app

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-criminal-justice-body" eId="term-criminal-justice-body">criminal justice body</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-6-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the chief officer of police for the police area in question;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Crown Prosecution Service;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Lord Chancellor, in the exercise of functions under section 1 of the Courts Act 2003 or section 39 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Secretary of State, in the exercise of functions in relation to prisons;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a youth offending team established under section 39 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content>the Secretary of State, in the exercise of functions in relation to probation provision within the meaning of Part 1 of the Offender Management Act 2007 (see section 2(1) of th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-6-6">subsection (6)</ref><ref href="#section-6-6-d">(d)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-prison" eId="term-prison">prison</term>” includes any youth detention accommod

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Arrangements for collection of victims’ feedback</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where the Secretary of State has made arrangements with a person

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where the Secretary of State has made arrangements with a person for the collection by the person of information which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>relates to the characteristics or experiences of users of services provided by a relevant criminal justice body in a police area, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is collected for the purposes of assessing whether and how those services are provided in accordance with the duty in <ref href="#section-5">section 5</ref><ref href="#section-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State and the Attorney General may by a joint direction require the body to provide specified information to the person for the purposes of enabling or assisting the perf

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A relevant criminal justice body which is directed to provide information under this section must provide it—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in such form and manner as may be specified, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>at such times or within such periods as may be specified.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-criminal-justice-body" eId="term-relevant-criminal-justice-body">relevant criminal just

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-qualified-lawyer" eId="term-qualified-lawyer">qualifi

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><intro>In the Schedule to the Public Bodies

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph 1 (bodies in England

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph 2 (bodies in Scotland

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the direction.</content></hcontainer>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Reviewing code compliance: elected local policing bodies</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The elected local policing body for a police area must keep under review wh

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The elected local policing body for a police area must keep under review whether and how criminal justice bodies which provide services in the police area provide those services in accord

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The elected local policing body for a police area must, in particular, undertake the following activities in such manner as may be prescribed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide the Secretary of State with information shared with it under <ref href="#section-6">section 6</ref><ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-6-2-b">(b)</ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>participate in any review under <ref href="#section-6">section 6</ref><ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-6-2-c">(c)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>provide the Secretary of State with such reports, on such matters in connection with a review under <ref href="#section-6">section 6</ref><ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref><ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-8-2">subsection (2)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of Stat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Regulations under <ref href="#section-8-2">subsection (2)</ref> may, in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prescribe the times at whic

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prescribe the times at which, or periods within which, information or a report must be provided;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prescribe the form in which information or a report must be provided, or require information or a report to be provided in such form as may be specified in a notice issued from

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers app

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-criminal-justice-body" eId="term-criminal-justice-body">criminal justice body</term>” has the meaning given by <ref href="#section-6">section 6</re

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Code awareness and reviewing compliance: British Transport Police</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-authority" eId="term-the-authority">the Authority</term>” is the British Transport Police Au

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>was serving one or more preventive sentences at any time in the period, and</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-law-enforcement-functions" eId="term-law-enforcement-functions">law enforcement functions</term>” means functions for the purposes of the investigation or prosecution of criminal

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The chief executive and the other executive members are to be appointed by the Chair.</content></su

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The IBCA must pay, or make provision for the payment of, such remuneration, pensions, allowances or gratu

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The IBCA may appoint such committees and sub-committees as it considers appropriate.</content></sub

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office must pay to the IBCA—</intro><level

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the period beginning with the date on which the IBCA is established and ending with 31 March following that date, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content>each successive period of 12 months.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The application of the IBCA’s seal must be authenticated by a signature of—</intro><level class="p

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Treasury may by regulations make provision varying the way in which a relevant tax has effect in r

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-body" eId="term-scottish-body">Scottish body</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a person who is a part of the Scottish Administration

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-entitled-to-practise" eId="term-entitled-to-practise">entitled to practise</term>”, in relation to a regulated profession, is to be read in accordance with section 19(2) of the P

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Chief Constable must take reasonable steps to promote awareness of the victims’ code among users of relevant services and other members of the public.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Chief Constable and the Authority must keep under review whether and how relevant services are provided in accordance with the duty in <ref href="#section-5">section 5</ref><ref href=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Chief Constable must, in particular, undertake the following activities in such manner as may be prescribed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>collect prescribed information about the provision of relevant services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>share with the Authority prescribed information about the provision of relevant services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>review with the Authority information shared under <ref href="#section-9-4-b">paragraph (b)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The Authority must, in particular, undertake the following activities in such manner as may be prescribed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prov

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide the Secretary of State with the information shared with it under <ref href="#section-9-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-9-4-b">(b)</ref>, or such of that info

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>participate in any review under <ref href="#section-9-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-9-4-c">(c)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>provide the Secretary of State with such reports, on such matters in connection with a review under <ref href="#section-9-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-9-4-c">(c)<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may, in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prescribe different information in relation to different ser

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prescribe different information in relation to different services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prescribe information relating to the characteristics or experiences of users of services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>prescribe the times at which, or periods within which, information must be collected, shared or reviewed, or information or a report must be provided to the Secretary of State;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>prescribe the form in which information must be collected or shared, or information or a report must be provided to the Secretary of State, or require those things to be done i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers app

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Code awareness and reviewing compliance: Ministry of Defence Police</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-chief-constable" eId="term-the-chief-constable">the Chief Constable</term>” is the Chief Co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Chief Constable must take reasonable steps to promote awareness of the victims’ code among users of relevant services and other members of the public.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Chief Constable and the Secretary of State must keep under review whether and how relevant services are provided in accordance with the duty in <ref href="#section-5">section 5</ref>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Chief Constable must, in particular, undertake the following activities in such manner as may be prescribed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>collect prescribed information about the provision of relevant services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>share with the Secretary of State prescribed information about the provision of relevant services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>review with the Secretary of State information shared under <ref href="#section-10-4-b">paragraph (b)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>participate in any review under <ref href="#section-10-4">subsect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>participate in any review under <ref href="#section-10-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-10-4-c">(c)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prepare such reports, on such matters in connection with a review under <ref href="#section-10-4">subsection (4)</ref><ref href="#section-10-4-c">(c)</ref>, as may be prescrib

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may, in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prescribe different information in relation to different s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prescribe different information in relation to different services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prescribe information relating to the characteristics or experiences of users of services;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>prescribe the times at which, or periods within which, information must be collected, shared or reviewed;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>prescribe the form in which information must be collected or shared, or require information to be collected or shared in such form as may be specified in a notice issued from

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers ap

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Reviewing code compliance: Secretary of State and Attorney General</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State and the Attorney General, acting jointly,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State and the Attorney General, acting jointly, must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>keep under review the code compliance

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>keep under review the code compliance of the persons mentioned in <ref href="#section-11-6">subsection (6)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>annually, prepare and publish a report about the code compliance of those persons in the period to which the report relates.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>If the Secretary of State and the Attorney General agree that the code compliance of a person mentioned in <ref href="#section-11-6">subsection (6)</ref> is unsatisfactory they may—</i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the person is the chief officer of police for a police area, give the elected local policing body for the area a notice setting out their reasons for being of that view;</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in any other case, give the person a notice setting out their reasons for being of that view.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>If the Secretary of State and the Attorney General give a notice under <ref href="#section-11-2">subsection (2)</ref> they must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-a"><num>(

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the notice is given under paragraph <ref href="#section-11-2-a">(a)</ref> of that subsection, send a copy of the notice to the chief officer of police to whom the notice re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in any case, publish the notice in such form and manner as they consider appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State and the Attorney General must consult the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses before—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>publishing a report under <ref href="#section-11-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-11-1-b">(b)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>giving a notice under <ref href="#section-11-2">subsection (2)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish such compliance information as the Secretary of State considers will enable members of the public to assess the code compliance of the persons mention

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The persons are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>each criminal justice body which provides services in a police area;</content></level><l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>each criminal justice body which provides services in a police area;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police Force;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-compliance-information" eId="term-compliance-informa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-compliance-information" eId="term-compliance-information">compliance information</term>” means information provided to the Secretary of State under sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the “code compliance” of a person is whether and how the services provided by the person in the relevant area are provided in accordance with the duty in <ref href="#section-5

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In <ref href="#section-11-7">subsection (7)</ref><ref href="#section-11-7-b">(b)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-area" eId="term-relevant-area">relevant area</term>” means—</int

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to a criminal justice body which provides services in a police area, that area;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police Force or the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police, England and Wales.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The first report under <ref href="#section-11-1-b">paragraph (b)</ref> of <ref href="#section-11-1">subsection (1)</ref> may relate to any 12 month period that includes the day on which

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Subsequent reports must relate to the 12 month period immediately following the 12 month period to which the previous report relates.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-11"><num>(11)</num><content>The Secretary of State must lay each report before Parliament.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-12"><num>(12)</num><intro>Information or a report published under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be published as soon as is reasonably practicab

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be published as soon as is reasonably practicable after the end of the period to which it relates;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may be published in such form and manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-13"><num>(13)</num><content>Where information published by the Secretary of State under <ref href="#section-11-5">subsection (5)</ref> relates to a particular police area, the elected local policing body for the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-14"><num>(14)</num><content>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-criminal-justice-body" eId="term-criminal-justice-body">criminal justice body</term>” has the meaning given by <ref href="#section-6">section 6<

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Guidance on code awareness and reviewing compliance</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance about the discharge of duties unde

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance about the discharge of duties under sections <ref href="#section-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#section-11">11</ref> (and any person subject to such

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The guidance may, in particular, include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about ways of promoting awareness of the victims’ code (i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about ways of promoting awareness of the victims’ code (including different provision in relation to users of services provided by a person and other members of the public);</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>about the way in which information is collected (and in particular, how information in relation to individuals who are under the age of 18 or who have protected characteristic

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>about the way in which information is shared and reviewed (including, where meetings are held to review information, about the conduct of such meetings);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>about the steps that an elected local policing body for a police area must take, where <ref href="#section-11">section 11</ref><ref href="#section-11-13">(13)</ref> applies, t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Before issuing guidance under <ref href="#section-12">this section</ref>, the Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses and such other persons as the Sec

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-collaboration-in-exercise-of-victim-support-functions"><heading>Collaboration in exercise of victim sup

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Duty to collaborate in exercise of victim support functions</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The relevant authorities for a police area in England must collaborat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The relevant authorities for a police area in England must collaborate with each other in the exercise in the area of their functions in relation to relevant victim support services.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A relevant authority exercises a function in relation to relevant victim support services if it exercises the function in relation to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the provision of such services, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the commissioning of such services provided by another person.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The “relevant authorities” for a police area in England are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the local policing body for the police area,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the local policing body for the police area,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an integrated care board, established under Chapter A3 of Part 2 of the National Health Service Act 2006, all or part of whose area falls within the police area, and</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a local authority, all or part of whose area falls within the police area.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-13-3">subsection (3)</ref><ref href="#section-13-3-c">(c)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a county council,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a district council for an area for which there is no county council,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Greater London Authority, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-victim-support-service" eId="term-relevant-victim-support-service">Relevant victim support service</term>” means a service, other than accommodation-based s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>domestic abuse,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>conduct of a sexual nature, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>serious violence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In <ref href="#section-13-5">subsection (5)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-accommodation-based-support" eId="term-accommodation-based-support">accommodation-based support</term>” and “<te

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-13-5">subsection (5)</ref><ref href="#section-13-5-c">(c)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-violence" eId="term-violence">violence</term>” includes—

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>violence against property, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>threats of violence,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In considering whether violence amounts to serious violence, the relevant authorities must, in particular, take into account—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-8-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the maximum penalty which could be imposed for any offence which the conduct constitutes, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the impact of the conduct on any victim.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Collaboration under <ref href="#section-13">this section</ref> may include the processing of information within the meaning given by section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018.</conte

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Strategy for collaboration in exercise of victim support functions</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-13">section 13</ref>, th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-13">section 13</ref>, the relevant authorities for a police area in England must together—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prepare a strategy for the exercise in the area of their functions in relation to relevant victim support services,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>set out in the strategy how they consider they are fulfilling, or intend to fulfil, the duty under <ref href="#section-13">section 13</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>implement the strategy.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In preparing the strategy, the relevant authorities must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make reasonable efforts to obtain the views of vict

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make reasonable efforts to obtain the views of victims in the police area,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>consult persons appearing to the relevant authorities to represent persons providing relevant victim support services in the police area, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>consult such other persons as the relevant authorities consider appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In preparing the strategy, the relevant authorities must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>assess the needs of victims in the police area for

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>assess the needs of victims in the police area for relevant victim support services,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>assess whether and how those needs are being met by the services which are available (whether or not provided by the relevant authorities), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>have regard to those assessments.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content>When making an assessment under <ref href="#section-14-3">subsection (3)</ref>, the relevant authorities must have regard to the particular needs of victims who are under the age of 18 o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Once the strategy has been prepared the relevant authorities must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>publish the strategy,</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>publish the strategy,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>keep the strategy under review, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>from time to time prepare a revised strategy.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><ref href="#section-14-1">Subsections (1)</ref> to<ref href="#section-14-5">(5)</ref> apply to a revised strategy as they apply to the original strategy.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In this section, “relevant authority” and “relevant victim support service” have the meanings given by <ref href="#section-13">section 13</ref>.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Guidance on collaboration in exercise of victim support functions</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance to assist relevant a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance to assist relevant authorities for police areas in England in the discharge of the duties under <ref href="#section-13">sections 13</ref> and <

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Before issuing guidance under <ref href="#section-15">this section</ref>, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate (and it is imma

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-authority" eId="term-relevant-authority">relevant authority</term>” has the meaning given by <ref href="#section-13">section 13</ref><ref

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-guidance-about-specified-victim-support-roles"><heading>Guidance about specified victim support roles</

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Guidance about specified victim support roles</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must issue guidance about specified victim support roles perfo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must issue guidance about specified victim support roles performed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in England, and</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in England, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subject to subsection <ref href="#section-16-2">(2)</ref>, in Wales.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Guidance under this section must not relate to a matter provision about which would be within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru if it were contained in an Act of the Senedd (ign

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in regulations made by the Se

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>each successive period of 12 months.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-life-sentence" eId="term-life-sentence">life sentence</term>” has the meaning given by section 34(2) of the 1997 Act;</content></hcontainer>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-review-period" eId="term-review-period">review period</term>” means the period of three years beginning with the day on which <ref href="#section-28">section 28</ref> of this Act

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may make one or more schemes (“transfe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>the period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force and ending with 31 March following that day, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>each successive period of 12 months.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>Schedule 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 48</au

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-part-1"><num>Part 1</num><heading>Constitution</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12463"><heading>Membership</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12463"><heading>Membership</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The IBCA i

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12519"><heading>Appointment of non-executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12545"><heading>Appointment of executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</nu

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12565"><heading>Appointments of members: eligibility</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12585"><heading>Terms of membership</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12662"><heading>Non-executive members: payments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12768"><heading>Staffing</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The IBCA may

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12842"><heading>Interim chief executive</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><conten

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12896"><heading>Committees and sub-committees</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12937"><heading>Procedure</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The IB

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e12957"><heading>Exercise of functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><conte

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13001"><heading>Funding</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secret

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13049"><heading>Annual report</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>As

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13075"><heading>Accounts and audit</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13131"><heading>Meaning of “financial year”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-financial-

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13156"><heading>Provision of information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content>The IBCA must provide to the Secretary of State or

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13166"><heading>Status</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The IBCA is

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13204"><heading>Seal and evidence</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13254"><heading>Supplementary powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content>The IBCA may do anything it thinks appropriate for the

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Transfer schemes</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13269"><heading>Power to make transfer schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-20" class

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13269"><heading>Power to make transfer schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</n

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13541"><heading>Tax treatment of transfer schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-part-3"><num>Part 3</num><heading>Amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="sch

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-counselling-information-request" eId="term-counselling-information-request">counselling information request</term>” has the meaning given by section 44A(5) of the Police, Crime,

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of the Table in para

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><mod>In Part 1 of Schedule 19 to th

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13660"><heading>Public Records Act <ref eId="c00025" href="

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13678"><heading>Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act <

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13718"><heading>Parliamentary Commissioner Act <ref eId="c0

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13736"><heading><ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislat

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13753"><heading>Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13771"><heading>Freedom of Information Act <ref eId="c00030

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e13789"><heading>Equality Act <ref eId="c00031" href="http:/

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>Schedule 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 59(9)<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A victim support role may be specified by reference to (among other matters)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the circumstances in which the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the circumstances in which the role is performed;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the type of support provided in connection with the role;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the type of criminal conduct in relation to which such support is provided.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Guidance under this section about a victim support role must include provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the support provided in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the support provided in connection with the role;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>training and qualifications for individuals who perform the role;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>how individuals who perform the role, and other persons who have functions relating to victims or any aspect of the criminal justice system, work together.</content></leve

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Guidance under this section must (where relevant) make provision in relation to victims who are under the age of 18 or who have protected characteristics within the meaning of the Equali

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Any person who has functions of a public nature relating to victims, or any aspect of the criminal justice system, must have regard to guidance under this section where—</intro><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person is exercising such a function, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the guidance is relevant to the exercise of that function.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><ref href="#section-16-7">Subsection (7)</ref> does not apply to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>anything done by any person acting in a jud

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>anything done by any person acting in a judicial capacity, or on the instructions of or on behalf of such a person;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a devolved Welsh authority, within the meaning of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 157A of that Act).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Disclosures by victims that cannot be precluded by agreement</heading>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A provision in an agreement is void in so far as it purports to preclude the making of a disclosure falling within subsection (2).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A disclosure falls within this subsection if it is a disclosure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to any person who has law enforcement functions, for the purpose of those functions being exercised in relation to relevant conduct;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to a qualified lawyer, for the purpose of seeking legal advice about relevant conduct;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>to any individual who is entitled to practise a regulated profession, for the purpose of obtaining professional support in relation to relevant conduct;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>to any individual who provides a service to support victims, for the purpose of obtaining support from that service in relation to relevant conduct;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>to a regulator of a regulated profession for the purpose of co-operating with the regulator in relation to relevant conduct;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>to a person who is authorised to receive informati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-ea"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f45ea98709d860e461ba7e9de76c5286-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content>to a child, parent or partner of the person making the disclosure, for the purpose of obtaining support in relation to relevant conduct.</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-17-2-eb"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f45ea98709d860e461ba7e9de76c5286-1766003539000" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f45ea98709d860e461ba7e9de76c5286">(e

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content>But a provision in an agreement is not void by virtue of subsection (1) so far as it purports to preclude a disclosure made for the primary purpose of releasing the information into the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to add, remove or modify a description of discl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to add, remove or modify a description of disclosure in relation to which subsection (1) applies (“a permitted disclosure”);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to extend the application of subsection (1) to a provision in an agreement which purports to impose an obligation or liability in connection with a permitted disclosure.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>But regulations under subsection (4)(a) must not make any provision which would apply subsection (1) in relation to a disclosure—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by a person other than a victim or a person who reasonably believes they are a victim, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that does not relate to relevant conduct.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-17-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intr

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-qualified-lawyer" eId="term-qualified-lawyer">qualified lawyer</term>” means a person who is an authorised person in relation to a reserved legal activity for the purposes of the

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Restricting parental responsibility where one parent kills the other</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Children Act 1989 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-18-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-18-7">(7)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In section 8 (child arrangements orders and other orders with respect to children), in the closing words of subsection (3), after “include” insert <quotedText>“proceedings in the Cr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>After section 10 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In section 9 (restrictions on making section 8 orders)—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), after “applies” insert <quotedText>“or a prohibited steps order made under <ref href="#d25e2652">section 10A</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></content></

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (6A), after “applies” insert <quotedText>“or a prohibited steps order made under <ref href="#d25e2652">section 10A</ref>”</quotedText>;</mod></content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>after subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In section 33 (effect of care order), after subsection (

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In section 91 (effect and duration of orders etc)—</intro><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), after “section 8 order” insert <quotedText>“(other than a prohibited steps order made under <ref href="#d25e2652">section 10A</ref>)”</quotedText>;</mo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-18-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In section 104 (regulations and orders)—</intro><level clas

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in each of subsections (2) and (3A), after “subsection” insert <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e3024">(3AZA)</ref>,”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-18-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-18-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>In section 50 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (meaning o

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Domestic abuse related death reviews</heading><subsection eId="section

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-19-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-19-4">(4)</ref>.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>After section 8 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x2

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 9 (establishment and conduct of domestic homicide reviews)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in each of subsections (2) and (3)—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in each of subsections (2) and (3)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Depart

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Department of Justice in Northern Ireland”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-19-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>for “(4)” substitute <quotedText>“(4)(b)”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit subsections (3A), (3B), (3C), (4)(a), (5) and (6).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In section 61 (orders), in subsection (3), for “9(6)” substitute <quotedText>“8A(8)”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In section 26 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (relationship of offensive weapons homicide reviews with other review requirements), in subsection (1)(b)—</intro><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “of a” insert <quotedText>“domestic abuse related death review or”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for “section” substitute <quotedText>“sections 8A and”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Child victims of domestic abuse</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>After section 49 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In the italic heading before section 50, for “and orders” substitute <quotedText>“, orders and notification arrangements”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In section 56 (interpretation of Part 3), in subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In section 87 (regulations), in subsection (6), after pa

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Victim impact statements to mental health tribunals (restricted patien

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 2 of Part 3 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (victims’ rights to make representations and receive information) is amended as follows.</content></subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In section 37(8)(c)(i), for “that area” substitute <quotedText>“that local probation board”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses</heading><subsection eId="secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 49 (functions of Commissioner for Victims and Witnes

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1)(c), for “section 32” substitute <quotedText>“section 2 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, including the extent to which the duty in <ref href="#sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-22-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2)(c), after “remit” insert <quotedText>“(whether or not made by way of inclusion in a report prepared under paragraph (b) or subsection (4))”</quotedText>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-22-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-22-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>After section 49 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-22-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>After section 51 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-22-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In Schedule 9 (authorities within Commissioner’s remit)—</i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-22-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for paragraphs 1VA to 8B substitute—<quotedSt

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-22-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph 11 insert—<quotedStructure st

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-22-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>after paragraph 16 insert—<quotedStructure st

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-22-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>after paragraph 29 insert—<quotedStructure st

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons</heading><subsection eId="sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule A1 to the Prison Act 1952 (further provision about Chief Inspector) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 2 (inspection programmes and frameworks), i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 5 (joint action), after sub-paragraph (6) i

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary</heading><subsection eId

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 4A to the Police Act 1996 (further provision about inspectors of constabulary) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 2 (inspection programmes and frameworks), i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 5 (joint action), after sub-paragraph (6) i

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service</headin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Schedule to the Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate Act 2000 (further provision about Chief Inspector) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 2 (inspection programmes and frameworks), i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 5 (joint action), after sub-paragraph (6) i

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation for England and Wales</head

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 1A to the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (further provision about the inspectorate) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 2 (inspection programmes and frameworks), i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-26-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 5 (joint action), after sub-paragraph (6) i

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration</heading><subsection eId

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Section 5 (matters subject to investigation) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-27-5">(5)</ref>.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“in a case falling within paragraph (a)(ii),”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In subsection (1A)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“in a case falling within paragraph (a)(ii),”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-27-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>After subsection (9A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Section 6 (provisions relating to complaints) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-27-7">(7)</ref> to <ref href="#section-27-10">(10)</ref>.</content></subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-27-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>After subsection (1A) insert— <quotedStructure startQuot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>In subsection (2), for the words from “for himself” to the end substitute <quotedText>“or, where subsection (1B) applies, to authorise another person to act, the complaint may be ma

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-27-9"><num>(9)</num><content><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-10"><num>(10)</num><content>In subsection (3), omit “to a member of the House of Commons”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-11"><num>(11)</num><content>Section 10 (Commissioner’s reports) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-27-12">(12)</ref> to <ref href="#section-27-14">(14)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-12"><num>(12)</num><intro>In subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “under this Act” substitute <quotedText>“pursuant to a complaint made to a mem

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “under this Act” substitute <quotedText>“pursuant to a complaint made to a member of the House of Commons under section 5(1)(a)(ii) or (1A)(a)(ii),”</quotedText>;</m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for “the House of Commons” substitute <quotedText>“that House”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-27-13"><num>(13)</num><content><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-14"><num>(14)</num><content><mod>In subsection (5)(d), after “subsection” insert <quotedText>“(1A),”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheadin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Information relating to victims</heading><content><mod>In Part 2 of

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Information relating to victims: service police etc</heading><content>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Review of provisions relating to counselling information requests</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must prepare a report about the operatio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must prepare a report about the operation in the review period of Chapter 3A of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (requests for information relatin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may discharge the duty in <ref href="#section-30-1">subsection (1)</ref> by arranging for another person to prepare a report about those matters.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>As soon as is reasonably practicable after the end of the review period, the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arrange

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arrange for the report prepared under <ref href="#section-30-1">subsection (1)</ref> (or under arrangements under <ref href="#section-30-2">subsection (2)</ref>) to be publish

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>lay the report before Parliament.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-counselling-information-request" eId="term-counselling-information-request">counselling informa

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-preventive-sentence-prisoner" eId="term-preventive-sentence-prisoner">preventive sentence prisoner</term>”, in relation to a reporting period, means a prisoner who—</intro><lev

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Right to erasure of perso

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Article 17 of <ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2016/0679">Regulation (EU) 2016/679</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 Apri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 1, after point (f) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>After parag

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>After section 13 of the Data Protection Act 2018 insert—

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-data-protection"><heading>Data protection</heading><section eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Data

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Data protection</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Nothing in <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref> requires or authorises the processing of information if the proces

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Nothing in <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref> requires or authorises the processing of information if the processing would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For these purposes—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref> include regulations made under <ref hre

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref> include regulations made under <ref href="#part-1">this Part</ref>, the victims’ code and guidance issued under <ref href="#p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>“processing” and “the data protection legislation” have the same meanings as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-consequential-provision"><heading>Consequential provision</heading><section eId="section-33"><num>33</n

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (the victims’ code) is repealed

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (the victims’ code) is repealed (and the code of practice issued under section 32 of that Act ceases to be in ope

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The following amendments are made in consequence of <ref href="#section-33-1">subsection (1)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967, in section 5(1B)(a), for “section 32 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004” substitute <quotedText>“<ref href="#section-2"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, in section 54 (disclosure of information)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subs

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “section 32” substitute <quotedText>“<ref href="#section-2">section 2</ref> of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024”</quotedText>;</mod></cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3)(a), for “required to do anything under the code issued under section 32” substitute <quotedText>“who is subject to the duty in <ref href="#section-5">se

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-2"><num>Part 2</num><heading>Victims of major incidents</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:N

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-meaning-of-major-incident-etc"><heading>Meaning of “major incident” etc</heading><section eId="section-

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Meaning of “major incident” etc</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Part concerns advocates for victims of major incidents.</content></subsection><subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Part concerns advocates for victims of major incidents.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-major-incident" eId="term-major-incident">major incident</term>” means an incident that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>occurs in England or Wales after this section comes into force,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>causes the death of, or serious harm to, a significant number of individuals, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>is declared in writing by the Secretary of State to be a major incident for the purposes of this Part.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Before declaring an incident that occurs in Wales to be a major incident, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-4"><num>(4)</num><content>For the purposes of this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-harm" eId="term-harm">harm</term>” includes physical, mental or emotional harm.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-victims" eId="term-victims">victims</term>”, in relation to a major incident, means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-5-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>individuals who have suffered harm as a direct result of the incident (whether or not that harm is serious harm), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>close family members or close friends of individuals who have died or suffered serious harm as a direct result of the incident.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-advocate" eId="term-advocate">advocate</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the standing advoc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the standing advocate appointed under section <ref href="#section-35">35</ref><ref href="#section-35-1">(1)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an individual appointed as an advocate in respect of a major incident under <ref href="#section-36">section 36</ref><ref href="#section-36-1">(1)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-7"><num>(7)</num><content>But a reference in this Part to an advocate appointed in respect of a major incident includes the standing advocate only if the standing advocate has been appointed in respect of that in

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-appointment-of-advocates"><heading>Appointment of advocates</heading><section eId="section-35"><num>35<

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Appointment of standing advocate</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must appoint an individual as the standing advocate for victims of major

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must appoint an individual as the standing advocate for victims of major incidents (in this Part, “the standing advocate”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The functions of the standing advocate are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to advise the Secretary of State as to the interests of victims o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to advise the Secretary of State as to the interests of victims of major incidents, and their treatment by public authorities in response to major incidents;</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to advise other advocates as to the exercise of the functions of those advocates;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>to make reports in accordance with <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The standing advocate may take such steps as the standing advocate considers are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>appropriate to facilitate t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>appropriate to facilitate the exercise of, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>incidental or conducive to,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An individual may be appointed as the standing advocate only if the Secretary of State considers that the individual is qualified, taking into account—</intro><level class="para1" eId=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the individual’s academic, professional or other qualifications, experience or skills;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other matter the Secretary of State considers relevant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of <ref href="#section-35-2">subsection (2)</ref><ref href="#section-35-2-a">(a)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authori

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a court, tribunal, coroner, or inquiry panel within the meaning of section 3 of the Inquiries Act 2005, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other person certain of whose functions are functions of a public nature,</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Appointment of advocates in respect of major incidents</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may appoint an individual to act as an advocate for

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may appoint an individual to act as an advocate for victims of a major incident.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Before appointing an advocate in respect of a major incident that occurs in Wales, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An individual may be appointed as an advocate in respect of a major incident only if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the individual is the s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the individual is the standing advocate, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the Secretary of State considers that the individual—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-36-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>is qualified, and</content></level><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-36-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>is qualified, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-36-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>is appropriate to appoint in respect of the incident.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An individual may be qualified by virtue of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>their academic, professional or other qualifications, experience

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>their academic, professional or other qualifications, experience or skills;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>their relationship with a geographical or other community;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any other matter the Secretary of State considers relevant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In determining whether an individual is appropriate to appoint as an advocate in respect of a major incident, the Secretary of State may have regard to—</intro><level class="para1" eId

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the geographical area in which the incident occurs;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any community affected by the incident;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the relevance of the individual’s qualifications, experience or skills to the incident and the matters in paragraphs <ref href="#section-36-5-a">(a)</ref> and <ref href="#sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any other matter the Secretary of State considers relevant.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Terms of appointment</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to the following provisions of this section, an individual is to be appointed as an advocate on term

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to the following provisions of this section, an individual is to be appointed as an advocate on terms agreed between the individual and the Secretary of State.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The appointment may be terminated—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by the Secretary of State on such grounds as the Secretary of State consid

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by the Secretary of State on such grounds as the Secretary of State considers appropriate;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>by the advocate giving notice of their resignation to the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>otherwise in accordance with the terms of the advocate’s appointment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may pay to or in respect of an advocate—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>such remuneration as the Secretary of State c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>such remuneration as the Secretary of State considers appropriate;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>reasonable costs incurred by the advocate in connection with the exercise of their functions, including those incurred in connection with proceedings relating to the exercise

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other sums by way of allowances or gratuities as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State may make provision for an advocate to have secretarial or other support in connection with the exercise of their functions.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><content>An advocate is not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Appointment of more than one advocate in respect of same major incident</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where the Secretary of State appoint

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where the Secretary of State appoints more than one advocate in respect of the same major incident.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State must appoint one of the advocates as the lead advocate in respect of that incident.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An advocate appointed in respect of the incident must have regard to any directions given by the lead advocate as to how they are to exercise their functions in respect of the incident.<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-functions-and-powers-of-advocates-in-respec

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Functions of advocates appointed in respect of major incidents</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where an advocate is appointed in respect of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where an advocate is appointed in respect of a major incident.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where more than one advocate is appointed in respect of the incident, references in this section to “the advocate” are to each advocate individually and any number of them (including all

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Subject to the terms of their appointment, the advocate may provide such support to victims of the incident as the advocate considers appropriate in relation to—</intro><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the aftermath of the incident;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an investigation by a public authority into the incident;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>an inquest under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 into a death the incident may have caused or contributed to;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>an inquiry into the incident under the Inquiries Act 2005.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The support provided under subsection <ref href="#section-39-3">(3)</ref> may include, for example—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>helping v

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>helping victims understand the actions of public authorities in relation to the incident, and how the views of victims may be taken into account;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>informing victims about other sources of support and advice, and services, that may be available in connection with the incident;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>communicating with public authorities on behalf of victims in relation to the incident;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>assisting victims to access documents or other information in relation to an investigation, inquest or inquiry referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-39-3">(3)</ref> (t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The advocate may provide support to victims by providing support to such persons as the advocate considers represent one or more victims, including where those persons are not victims th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Where the advocate provides support to victims under the age of 18, the advocate may do so only by providing support to such persons as the advocate considers represent those victims.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>A person may not represent victims for the purposes of this Part if the person—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is an individual under the ag

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is an individual under the age of 18, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>would, in representing victims, carry on a legal activity.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The advocate may not, in supporting victims—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry on a legal activity;</content></level><level class="pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>carry on a legal activity;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provide financial support to any person;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>provide health care to any person.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Nothing in this Part confers a right on any person to require the advocate to provide support, or support of a particular type, to that person or any other person.</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-health-care" eId="term-health-care">health care</term>” includes all forms of health care, wh

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-court" eId="term-the-appropriate-court">the appropriate court</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>in England and Wales and Nort

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Chair is to be appointed by the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office.</con

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A member of the IBCA holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of the member’s appointment

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may appoint a person as an executive memb

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The IBCA must have regard to the need to exercise its functions effectively, efficiently and economi

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The IBCA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The IBCA is not to be regarded—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17-1-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the High Court;</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Role of advocates under Part 1 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009</h

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-functions-and-powers-of-advocates-general"><heading>Functions and powers of advocates: general</heading

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Reports to the Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The standing advocate must, in respect of each calendar year, report to the Secretary of State as

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The standing advocate must, in respect of each calendar year, report to the Secretary of State as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the exe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the exercise of the standing advocate’s functions in that year;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such matters as the Secretary of State may require in writing;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other matters as the standing advocate considers relevant to their functions or the functions of another advocate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A report under <ref href="#section-41-1">subsection (1)</ref> must be made by 1 July in the calendar year following the year in respect of which the report is made.</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>If the Secretary of State gives notice under subsection <ref href="#section-41-4">(4)</ref> to an advocate, the advocate must report to the Secretary of State—</intro><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if specified in the notice, the advocate’s opinions as to the treatment of victims in the course of an investigation, inquest or inquiry referred to in section <ref href="#sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other matters relating to the advocate’s exercise of their functions as the Secretary of State specifies in the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A notice under this subsection must specify—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the Secretary of State requires a report under <ref href="#

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the Secretary of State requires a report under <ref href="#section-41-3">subsection (3)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the matters the Secretary of State requires the report to address.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The notice may require the advocate to report within such reasonable period as may be specified in the notice (or such other period as may be agreed).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A report made under <ref href="#section-41-3">subsection (3)</ref> may include any matters the advocate considers relevant to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-6-a"><num>(a)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a major incident in respect of which they are appointed, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of the standing advocate, any major incident,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>An advocate may, at their discretion and at any time, report to the Secretary of State such matters as the advocate considers relevant to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-7

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a major incident in respect of which they are appointed, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of the standing advocate, any major incident.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>If more than one advocate has been appointed in respect of the same major incident—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State ma

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State may give notice under <ref href="#section-41-4">subsection (4)</ref> in relation to the incident only to the lead advocate;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>only the lead advocate may make a report under <ref href="#section-41-7">subsection (7)</ref> in relation to the incident.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Publication of reports</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must publish a copy of a report made under <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref> i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must publish a copy of a report made under <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref> if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is made by the standing advocate under <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref><ref href="#section-41-1">(1)</ref> (annual reports),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it is made by an advocate under <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref><ref href="#section-41-3">(3)</ref> (reports required by the Secretary of State), or</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>it is made by an advocate under <ref href="#section-41">section 41</ref><ref href="#section-41-7">(7)</ref> (reports at discretion of advocate), and the advocate making the re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The copy may be published in such manner as the Secretary of State thinks fit.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>But material may be omitted from the copy if the Secretary of State considers that the publication of that material would—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)</nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>risk death or injury to any person,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>risk damage to national security or international relations,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>risk damage to the economic interests of the United Kingdom or of any part of the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>risk damage caused by disclosure of commercially sensitive information,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>breach any conditions as to confidentiality subject to which the advocate making the report acquired the material,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content>contravene the data protection legislation (within the meaning given by section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-g"><num>(g)</num><intro>prejudice—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-42-3-g-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the investigation or prosecution of an offence,</content></level><level class="pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-42-3-g-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the investigation or prosecution of an offence,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-42-3-g-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>an inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-42-3-g-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>an inquest under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-42-3-g-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content>any other investigation or inquiry by a person exercising functions of a public nature.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State must lay a copy of a report as published under this section before Parliament.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Information sharing and data protection</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An advocate may, to the extent the advocate considers appropriate, share information receiv

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An advocate may, to the extent the advocate considers appropriate, share information received in the exercise of their functions with—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the standing advocate;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other advocate appointed in respect of the same major incident;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any other person exercising functions of a public nature;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a victim of a major incident in respect of which the advocate is appointed.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A person exercising functions of a public nature may share such information as the person considers appropriate with an advocate for the purposes of the advocate exercising their functio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An advocate may use information received in the exercise of their functions only for the purpose of exercising their functions.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The information referred to in this section may comprise or include personal data.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-5"><num>(5)</num><content>This section does not limit the circumstances in which information may be disclosed apart from this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Except as provided by <ref href="#section-43-7">subsection (7)</ref>, a disclosure of information under this Part does not breach—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-6-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any obligation of confidence owed by the person disclosing the information, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Nothing in this Part requires or authorises the processing of information if the processing would contravene the data protection legislation (but, in determining whether it would do so,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-personal-data" eId="term-personal-data">personal data</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-processing" eId="term-processing">processing</term>” and “<t

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-guidance-for-advocates"><heading>Guidance for advocates</heading><section eId="section-44"><num>44</num

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Guidance for advocates</heading><subsection eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may issue guidance as to the matters to which an advocate appointed in respect of a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may issue guidance as to the matters to which an advocate appointed in respect of a major incident must have regard in exercising their functions.</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Guidance under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must not be directed at any specific advocate or relate to a specific major inci

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must not be directed at any specific advocate or relate to a specific major incident;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may be withdrawn or revised at any time.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An advocate appointed in respect of a major incident must, to the extent relevant to the terms of their appointment and to the incident in respect of which they are appointed, have regar

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-consequential-amendments"><heading>Conseque

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><subsection eId="section-45-1"><num>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification A

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (pu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-45-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In Schedule 19 to the Equality Act 2010 (public authorit

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-reviews"><heading>Reviews</heading><section eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Review of duty of ca

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Review of duty of candour in relation to major incidents</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office must, befo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office must, before 1 January 2025, carry out a review to determine the extent to which additional duties of transparency and cando

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may discharge the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-46-1">(1)</ref> by arranging for another person to carry out the re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the completion of the review—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-3-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prepare, or arrange for another person to prepare, a report about the review,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>publish the report, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>lay the report before Parliament.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-public-servant" eId="term-public-servant">public servant</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a public authority within the meaning given by <ref href="#section-35">section 35</ref><ref href="#section-35-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-35-2-a">(a)</ref> (see <ref href=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any person exercising the functions of a public authority (including as an employee of a public authority or as a person in the civil service of the State).</content></lev

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Review of operation of Part 2</heading><subsection eId="section-47-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the review period—</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the review period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-47-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prepare an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prepare and publish a report about the operation in the review period of this Part, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>lay the report before Parliament.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The “review period” is the period of 18 months beginning with the day on which the power in <ref href="#section-36">section 36</ref><ref href="#section-36-1">(1)</ref> (appointment of ad

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-3"><num>Part 3</num><heading>Infected blood compensation</heading><section eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Infected Blood Compensation Authority</heading><subsection eId="section-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A body co

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Infected Blood Compensation Authority</heading><subsection eId="section-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A body corporate called the Infected Blood Compensation Authority is established.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A body corporate called the Infected Blood Compensation Authority is established.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In this Part that body is referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-the-ibca" eId="term-the-ibca">the IBCA</term>”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-3"><num>(3)</num><content><ref href="#schedule-1">Schedule 1</ref> contains further provision about the IBCA.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49"><num>49</num><heading>Infected blood compensation scheme</heading><subsection eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office must by regulations within three

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office must by regulations within three months of the passing of this Act establish a scheme (the “infected blood compensation sche

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-2"><num>(2)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-eligible-persons" eId="term-eligible-persons">Eligible persons</term>” means such persons within subsection <ref href="#section-49-3">(3)</ref> as the regulations

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The persons within this subsection are persons who—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>have been infected as a result of being treated with bloo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>have been infected as a result of being treated with blood, blood products or tissue,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>have been infected as a result of another person being treated with blood, blood products or tissue, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>have been affected by another person being infected as described in <ref href="#section-49-3-a">paragraph (a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-49-3-b">(b)</ref>.</content></le

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The regulations may define an eligible person by reference to matters including (but not limited to)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the kin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the kind of infection;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the duration or effect of an infection;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>when the treatment occurred;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>where the treatment was given;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>who gave the treatment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content>whether a person was treated with blood, blood products or tissue;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content>in the case of a person within subsection <ref href="#section-49-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-49-3-b">(b)</ref>, how the person was infected and their connection with the p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content>in the case of a person within subsection <ref href="#section-49-3">(3)</ref><ref href="#section-49-3-c">(c)</ref>, how the person has been affected and their connection with

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The regulations must provide for payments under the scheme to be made by, and the scheme to be otherwise administered by, the IBCA.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>Payments</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The amount of a payment under the infected blood compensation scheme is to be determined in accordance with regulations

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The amount of a payment under the infected blood compensation scheme is to be determined in accordance with regulations under section <ref href="#section-49">49</ref>.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The regulations may make provision for the amount payable to eligible persons—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to be a specified amount;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to be a specified amount;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be an amount within a specified range;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>not to exceed a specified amount.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The regulations may make provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for payments to be made as a lump sum or periodically;</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for payments to be made as a lump sum or periodically;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for payments to be held on trust;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>for interest to be payable on payments;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>for the amount of any periodic payment to be increased to take account of changes in the value of money.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The regulations may make provision for payments to be made subject to conditions.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The regulations may make provision for payments under the scheme to be repaid to the IBCA (in whole or in part) in specified circumstances.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51"><num>51</num><heading>Applications and procedure</heading><intro>Regulations under section <ref href="#section-49">49</ref> may deal with the procedure for the making and deciding of applications for payments under

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-a"><num>(a)</num><content>impose time limits for making an application or taking other steps;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make provision about evidence.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52"><num>52</num><heading>Reviews and appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Regulations under section <ref href="#section-49">49</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Regulations under section <ref href="#section-49">49</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may make provision for the IBCA to review decisio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may make provision for the IBCA to review decisions taken under the infected blood compensation scheme;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>must confer a right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against a decision taken under the scheme.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><content>If the regulations make provision under subsection <ref href="#section-52-1">(1)</ref><ref href="#section-52-1-a">(a)</ref>, they may provide for the right of appeal to be exercisable on

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53"><num>53</num><heading>Information: infected blood compensation scheme</heading><subsection eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The IBCA may provide information to another person, and a person may provide info

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The IBCA may provide information to another person, and a person may provide information to the IBCA, for the purposes of any matter connected with the administration of the infected blo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The IBCA may by notice in writing require a person to provide information to the IBCA for the purposes of any matter connected with the administration of the infected blood compensation

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><content>If a person fails to comply with a notice under subsection <ref href="#section-53-2">(2)</ref>, the IBCA may apply to the appropriate court for an order requiring the person to comply wi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The information referred to in this section may comprise or include personal data.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-5"><num>(5)</num><content>This section does not limit the circumstances in which information may be disclosed apart from this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Except as provided by subsection <ref href="#section-53-7">(7)</ref>, a disclosure of information authorised by or required under this section does not breach—</intro><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-7"><num>(7)</num><content>This section does not authorise or require the processing of information if the processing would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether it would do so, ta

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-court" eId="term-the-appropriate-court">the appropriate court</term>” means—<

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54"><num>54</num><heading>Duty to co-operate with the IBCA</heading><subsection eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Each relevant person must co-operate with the IBCA on any matter connected with the making of pa

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Each relevant person must co-operate with the IBCA on any matter connected with the making of payments to persons in connection with those persons, or other persons, being treated with i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The relevant persons are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Minister for the Cabinet Office;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a Special Health Authority established under section 28 of the National Health Service Act 2006;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Welsh Ministers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>a Special Health Authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content>the Scottish Ministers;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content>a person who has at any time been appointed by the Scottish Ministers under subsection (4)(d) of section 28 of the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the Department of Health in Northern Ireland;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content>the Regional Business Services Organisation established by section 14 of the <ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nia/2009/1">Health and Social Care (Refor

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content>any other persons specified as relevant persons in regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office for the purposes of this section.</con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-54-2">(2)</ref><ref href="#section-54-2-k">(k)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may no

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may not specify a Welsh body as a relevant person unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may not specify a Scottish body as a relevant person unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>may not specify a Northern Ireland body as a relevant person unless the Department of Health in Northern Ireland consents.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-54-3">(3)</ref>—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-body" eId="term-welsh-body">Welsh body</term>” means—

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a sentence of imprisonment or detention in a young offender institution for public protection under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (including one passed as a result of section 219 of

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-victim-support-role" eId="term-victim-support-role">victim support role</term>” means a role performed by individuals which involves the provision of support to victims of crimin

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Provision of information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content>The IBCA must provide to the Secretary of State or the Minister for

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The IBCA is to consist of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may by regulations make provision about c

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The IBCA may determine its own procedure and the procedure of any of its committees or sub-committee

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year the IBCA must prepare a repor

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content>The IBCA must provide to the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office such information relating to the IBCA’s functions as they may request.</p

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content>The IBCA may do anything it thinks appropriate for the purposes of, or in connection with, its functions.</content></paragraph>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>a Scottish public authority with mixed functions or no reserved functions (within the meaning of the Scotland Act 1998);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>a person providing services to a person within paragraph (a) or (b).</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-legal-activity" eId="term-legal-activity">legal activity</term>” has the meaning given by section 12(3) of the Legal Services Act 2007;</content></hcontainer>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><mod>In Schedule 2 to the Parliamen

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><content><mod>In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>a person providing services to a person within paragraph (a);</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-conduct" eId="term-relevant-conduct">relevant conduct</term>” means conduct by virtue of which the person making the disclosure is or reasonably believes they are a vict

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55"><num>55</num><heading>Provision of support and assistance</heading><subsection eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may make such arrangements as t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may make such arrangements as they consider appropriate for the provision of support and assistance to applicants (or potent

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The arrangements may be for the provision of support and assistance by the IBCA or any other person.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56"><num>56</num><heading>Payments to personal representatives of qualifying infected persons</heading><subsection eId="section-56-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office must make arrangements for the personal representatives of a qualifying infected person (in their capacity as such) to recei

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A “qualifying infected person” is a deceased person—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>who was registered as an infected person under an infect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>who was registered as an infected person under an infected blood support scheme, or with a relevant organisation, before 17 April 2024, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>whose death was registered as the death of an infected person under an infected blood support scheme, or with a relevant organisation, before 17 April 2024,</content></lev

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An “<term refersTo="#term-infected-blood-support-scheme" eId="term-infected-blood-support-scheme">infected blood support scheme</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the England Infected Blood Support Scheme established under section 2 of, and paragraph 7C of Schedule 1 to, the National Health Service Act 2006,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Wales Infected Blood Support Scheme established under sections 1 to 3 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme established partly under section 28 of the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legisla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Infected Blood Payment Scheme for Northern Ireland established under section 3 of the Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) <ref eId="c00012" href="http:/

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-organisation" eId="term-relevant-organisation">relevant organisation</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-4-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Caxton Foundation (charity number 1142529),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Eileen Trust (charity number 1028027),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Macfarlane Trust (charity number 298863),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Macfarlane (Special Payments) Trust established on 29 January 1990,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the Macfarlane (Special Payments) (No. 2) Trust established on 3 May 1991,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content>MFET Limited (company number 07121661), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content>the Skipton Fund Limited (company number 5084964).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A payment is made in respect of a deceased person under the Infected Blood Interim Compensation Payment Scheme if a payment under that scheme is made to the person’s personal representat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The Infected Blood Interim Compensation Payment Scheme means the scheme of that name administered by the persons who administer the infected blood support schemes (whether or not in conj

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The arrangements under subsection <ref href="#section-56-1">(1)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must include provision about the proce

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must include provision about the procedure for making payments to the personal representatives of qualifying infected persons;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may include arrangements for one or more other persons (which may in particular include relevant persons) to administer the making of payments, in accordance with that procedu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The arrangements under subsection <ref href="#section-56-1">(1)</ref> may be made, in whole or in part, by exercising powers conferred on the Secretary of State or the Minister for the C

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-personal-representatives" eId="term-personal-representatives">personal representatives</term>”,

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-body" eId="term-welsh-body">Welsh body</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a devolved Welsh authority as defined in section 157A of the G

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-person" eId="term-relevant-person">relevant person</term>” has the same meaning as in <ref href="#section-54">section 54</ref>.</content></hcontainer>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-10"><num>(10)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may by regulations repeal or amend subsections <ref href="#section-56-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#section-56-9">(9)</ref>.

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Information: payments to personal representatives</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person may provide information to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person may provide information to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office, or</c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person administering the making of payments under section <ref href="#section-56">56</ref> by virtue of section <ref href="#section-56">56</ref><ref href="#section-56-7">(7)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> may comprise or include personal data.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> does not limit the circumstances in which information may be disclosed apart from that subsection.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Except as provided by subsection <ref href="#section-57-5">(5)</ref>, a disclosure of information authorised by this section does not breach—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-57-1">(1)</ref> does not authorise the processing of information if the processing would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-personal-data" eId="term-personal-data">personal data</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-processing" eId="term-processing">processing</term>” and “<te

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-4"><num>Part 4</num><heading>Prisoners</heading><hcontain

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheadin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-58"><num>58</num><heading>Public protection decisions: life prisoners</heading><subsection eId="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (life sentences) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-58-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>After section 28 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-58-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 28A (murder or manslaughter: prisoner’s non-disclosu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “life prisoner” insert <quotedText>“under section 28(6)(b), for the purposes of section 28(5),”</quotedText>;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-58-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (5), for the definition of “pub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-58-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In section 28B (indecent images: prisoner’s non-disclosure of i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “life prisoner” insert <quotedText>“under section 28(6)(b), for the purposes of section 28(5),”</quotedText>;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-58-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (7), for the definition of “pub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-58-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In section <ref href="#d25e10568">32ZZA</ref> (imprisonm

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-59"><num>59</num><heading>Public protection decisio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="section-59-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>After secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 246B (manslaughter: prisoner’s non-disclosure of inf

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “a prisoner” insert <quotedText>“under section 246A(6)(b), for the purposes of section 246A(5),”</quotedText>;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-59-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (5), for the definition of “pub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In section 246C (indecent images: prisoner’s non-disclosure of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “a prisoner” insert <quotedText>“under section 246A(6)(b), for the purposes of section 246A(5),”</quotedText>;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-59-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (6), for the definition of “pub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In section 255B (automatic release), after subsection (3

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-6"><num>(6)</num><content><mod>In section 255C (prisoners not suitable for automatic re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>In section 256AZB (power to change test for release foll

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>In section 330 (orders and rules), in subsection (5)(a),

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Schedule 18B (offences relevant to public protection decisions) is inserted by Schedule 2 to this Act.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Schedule 20B (modifications of Chapter 6 of Part 12 in certain transitional cases) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-59-11">(11)</ref> and <ref href="#secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>In paragraph 38 (manslaughter: prisoner’s non disclosure of i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “making a” insert <quotedText>“relevant”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (2), in the words before paragraph (a), after “making the” insert <quotedText>“relevant”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (3), after “making a” insert <quotedText>“relevant”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-59-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (4), for the definition of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-12"><num>(12)</num><intro>In paragraph 39 (indecent images: prisoner’s non disclosure o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “making a” insert <quotedText>“relevant”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (2), in the words before paragraph (a), after “making the” insert <quotedText>“relevant”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (3), after “making a” insert <quotedText>“relevant”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-59-12-d"><num>(d)</num><intro>in sub-paragraph (5)—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-59-12-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for the definition of “public protection d

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-59-12-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>after the definition of “relevant indece

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-60"><num>60</num><heading>Amendment of power to change test for release on licence of certain pr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 128 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (power to change test for release on licence of certain prisoners) is amended as follows.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-60-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-60-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-60-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (aa) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-60-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-referral-of-release-decisions"><heading>Ref

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-61"><num>61</num><heading>Referral of release decisions: life prisoners</heading><subsection eId

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-61-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>After section 32ZA of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 ins

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-61-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 32ZB of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (release at d

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), at the end insert <quotedText>“(including where the High Court makes an order under <ref href="#d25e9510">section 32ZAC</ref><ref href="#d25e9514">(1)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3), after “subject to” insert

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62"><num>62</num><heading>Referral of release decisions: fixed-term prisoners</heading><subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>After section 256AZB of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 256AZC of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (release at

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), at the end insert <quotedText>“(including where the High Court makes an order under <ref href="#d25e9897">section 256AZBC</ref><ref href="#d25e9901">(1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-62-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3), after “subject to” insert

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-licence-conditions-on-release-following-ref

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-63"><num>63</num><heading>Licence conditions of life prisoners released following referral</head

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 31 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (duration and conditions of licences) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-63-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (3), before paragraph (b) (and the “or” be

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-63-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>Before subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-64"><num>64</num><heading>Licence conditions of fixed-term prisoners released following referral

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 250 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (licence conditions) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (5A), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Subject to <ref href="#d25e10101">subsection (5D)</ref>,”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-64-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>After subsection (5C) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-assessing-etc-risks-posed-by-controlling-or

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-65"><num>65</num><heading>Assessing etc risks posed by controlling or coercive offenders</headin

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-imprisonment-or-detention-for-public-protec

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-66"><num>66</num><heading>Imprisonment or detention for public protection</heading><subsection e

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-66-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (life sentences) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-66-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 31 (duration and conditions of licences)—</intro

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-66-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (3), after paragraph (a) (but b

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-66-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-66-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 31A (imprisonment or detention for public protection

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-66-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (b), for “shall” substitute <quotedText>“must”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-66-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-66-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>at the end of paragraph (a) insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-66-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>at the end of paragraph (a) insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-66-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>omit paragraph (c) and the “and” before it;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-66-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>for subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructur

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-66-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>omit subsections (4A) to (4C) and insert—<quo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-66-3-e"><num>(e)</num><intro>in subsection (5)—</intro><level class="para2" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-66-3-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for the definition of “preventive sentence”

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-66-3-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>in the definition of “the qualifying peri

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-66-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><mod>after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-66-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In section 32 (recall of life prisoners while on licence)—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-66-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-66-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-66-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>After section 32 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67"><num>67</num><heading>Imprisonment or detention for public protection: annual report</heading><subsection eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, as soon as is reasonably practicable af

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, as soon as is reasonably practicable after the end of each reporting period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-67-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>pre

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prepare and publish a report about the steps taken by the Secretary of State in the reporting period to support the rehabilitation of preventive sentence prisoners and their p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>lay the report before Parliament.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For these purposes, in relation to a preventive sentence prisoner—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-67-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-release-from-prison

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-release-from-prison" eId="term-release-from-prison">release from prison</term>” means the prisoner’s release on licence under section 28(5) or 32(5) of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-licence-termination" eId="term-licence-termination">licence termination</term>” means an order, under section 31A(2) or (4H) of the 1997 Act, that the l

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The report must in particular contain details of the steps taken in relation to the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-67-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>preventive sen

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>preventive sentence prisoners who are female;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-67-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>preventive sentence prisoners who at any time in the reporting period were serving a sentence mentioned in paragraph (b) of the definition of preventive sentence (detention fo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The report must also contain details of the persons the Secretary of State has consulted in the reporting period in relation to the matters mentioned in <ref href="#section-67-1">subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-1997-act" eId="term-the-1997-act">the 1997 Act</term>” means the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-extension-of-home-detention-curfew"><headin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-68"><num>68</num><heading>Extension of home detention curfew</heading><subsection eId="section-6

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 246 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (release of prisoners on licence before required to do so) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (1), after “fixed-term prisoner” insert <quotedText>“, other than one to whom section 244ZA, 244A, 246A, 247, 247A or 247B or paragraph 4 or 24 of Schedule 20B applies

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-68-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (4)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-68-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraphs (a) to (ab);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-68-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (ab) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-68-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (g) for “at any time” substitute <quotedText>“during the currency of the sentence”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-68-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>for paragraph (ga) substitute—<quotedStructur

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-68-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>omit paragraph (ha) (but not the “or” at the end of it).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Omit subsection (4ZA).</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69"><num>69</num><heading>Section 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998: life prisoners</heading><conte

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-70"><num>70</num><heading>Section 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998: fixed-term prisoners</heading>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-71"><num>71</num><heading>Section 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998: power to change release test</

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72"><num>72</num><heading>Application of certain Convention rights in prisoner release cases</heading><subsection eId="section-72-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-72-3">Subsection (3)</ref> applies where—</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><ref href="#section-72-3">Subsection (3)</ref> applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in any proceedings, a court is determining a qu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in any proceedings, a court is determining a question which has arisen as to whether a relevant Convention right of a person has been breached, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the alleged breach arose in connection with a decision, under any prisoner release legislation, about whether the person should be released from custody.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The “prisoner release legislation” is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (life sentences)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (life sentences), including subordinate legislation made under that Chapter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>Chapter 6 of Part 12 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (release, licences, supervision and recall of fixed-term prisoners), including subordinate legislation made under that Ch

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The court must give the greatest possible weight to the importance of reducing the risk to the public from persons who have committed offences in respect of which custodial sentences hav

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-court" eId="term-court">court</term>” includes a tribunal;</content></hcontainer><hcontaine

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Human Rights Act 1998—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-convention" eId

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-the-parole-board"><heading>The Parole Board

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-73"><num>73</num><heading>Parole Board rules</heading><subsection eId="section-73-1"><num>(1)</n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 239 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (the Parole Board) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-73-2"><num><noteRef href="#key-653557633e53dcdbe91569202c1d98ac" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Nam

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-73-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>After subsection (5C) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-74"><num>74</num><heading>Parole Board membership</heading><subsection eId="section-74-1"><num>(

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Paragraph 2 of Schedule 19 to the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (membership of the Parole Board) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In sub-paragraph (1), for “four” substitute <quotedText>“five”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In sub-paragraph (2)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (c);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-74-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (d) insert <quotedText startQ

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-74-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>After sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuo

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-whole-life-prisoners-prohibited-from-formin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-75"><num>75</num><heading>Whole life prisoners prohibited from forming a marriage</heading><subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>After section 2 of the Marriage Act 1949 insert—<quotedS

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-75-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In section 27ZA of the Marriage Act 1949 (circumstances

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-75-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 27A of the Marriage Act 1949 (additional information

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-75-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in subsection (3) (case where marriage intended to b

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-75-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (a);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-75-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quote

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-75-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in subsection (6), for “or (as the case may be) (3)” substitute <quotedText>“, (3) or (3A)”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-75-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>in subsection (7), before the definition of “

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-75-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In section 11(a) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (gro

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76"><num>76</num><heading>Whole life prisoners prohibited from forming a civil partnership</head

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 3 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (eligibility) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-76-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-76-4">(4)</ref>.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (c), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-76-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (d) insert <quotedText startQ

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In section 9F of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (recordi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Section 19 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (detained persons) is amended in accordance with <ref href="#section-76-7">subsections (7)</ref> to <ref href="#section-76-9">(9)</ref>.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In subsection (4) (supporting statement)—</intro><level cla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (a);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-76-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQ

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76-9"><num>(9)</num><content><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-5"><num>Part 5</num><heading>General</heading><section eId="section-77"><num>77</num><heading>Financial provision</heading><intro>There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</intro><level class="para1" eId="

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77"><num>77</num><heading>Financial provision</heading><intro>There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-77-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any expenditure incurr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-77-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of this Act by the Secretary of State, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-77-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78"><num>78</num><heading>Power to make consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on, or on re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on, or on regulations under, Part <ref href="#part-1">1</ref>, <ref href="#part-2">2</ref> or <ref href="#p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Each of the following may by regulations make provision that is consequential on, or on regulations under, Part 3—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Welsh Ministers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Scottish Ministers, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a Northern Ireland department.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-78-2">(2)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain on

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which would be within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru if it were contained in an Act of the Senedd;</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament if it were contained in an Act of that P

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>made by a Northern Ireland department, may contain only provision which—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>would be within the leg

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>would be within the legislative competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly if it were contained in an Act of that Assembly, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>would not, if it were contained in a Bill in the Northern Ireland Assembly, result in the Bill requiring the consent of the Secretary of State under section 8 of the North

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under this section may amend, repeal or revoke any provision of or made under primary legislation (whenever passed or made).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-a"><num>(a)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>an Act of the Scottish Parliament;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>Northern Ireland legislation.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79"><num>79</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-79-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Regulations under this Act—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may make dif

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Regulations under this Act—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may make different provision for different purposes or areas;</content></leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may make different provision for different purposes or areas;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may include supplementary, incidental, saving or transitional provisions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Regulations under this Act made by the Secretary of State, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Treasury or the Welsh Ministers are to be made by statutory instrument.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-3"><num>(3)</num><content>For regulations made under <ref href="#section-78">section 78</ref><ref href="#section-78-2">(2)</ref> by the Scottish Ministers, see section 27 of the Interpretation and Legislative Ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The power of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under <ref href="#section-78">section 78</ref><ref href="#section-78-2">(2)</ref> is exercisable by statutory rule for the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing (alone or with other provision) regulations made by the Secretary of State under section <ref href="#section-17">17</ref> may not be made unless a draft

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing (alone or with other provision) the first regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office under <ref href="#section-49

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations contained in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament under subsection <ref href="#section-79-6">(6)</ref> cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days begin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In calculating the period of 28 days, no account is to be taken of any whole days that fall within a period during which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-8-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Parliament is dissolved or prorogued, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>either House of Parliament is adjourned for more than four days.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection <ref href="#section-79-7">(7)</ref>, that does not—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-79-9-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>affect the validity of anything previously done under the regulations, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-79-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prevent the making of new regulations.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Any other statutory instrument containing (alone or with other provision) regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office under <ref href="#section-49

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-11"><num>(11)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing (alone or with other provision) regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office under section <ref href="#section-56

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-12"><num>(12)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing (alone or with other provision) regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office under <ref href="#section-78">sectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-13"><num>(13)</num><content>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office under this Act is subject to annulment in pursuance of a res

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-14"><num>(14)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Treasury under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-21">21</ref> of <ref href="#schedule-1">Schedule 1</ref> is subject

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-15"><num>(15)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under <ref href="#section-78">section 78</ref><ref href="#section-78-2">(2)</ref> that amend, repeal or revoke

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-16"><num>(16)</num><content>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under <ref href="#section-78">section 78</ref><ref href="#section-78-2">(2)</ref> is subject to annulm

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-17"><num>(17)</num><content>Regulations made by the Scottish Ministers under <ref href="#section-78">section 78</ref><ref href="#section-78-2">(2)</ref> that amend, repeal or revoke primary legislation (within th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-18"><num>(18)</num><content>Any other regulations made by the Scottish Ministers under <ref href="#section-78">section 78</ref><ref href="#section-78-2">(2)</ref> are subject to the negative procedure (see sectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-19"><num>(19)</num><content>Regulations made by a Northern Ireland department under <ref href="#section-78">section 78</ref><ref href="#section-78-2">(2)</ref> that amend, repeal or revoke primary legislation (wi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-20"><num>(20)</num><content>Any other regulations made by a Northern Ireland department under <ref href="#section-78">section 78</ref><ref href="#section-78-2">(2)</ref> are subject to negative resolution within

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-21"><num>(21)</num><content>This section does not apply to regulations under <ref href="#section-81">section 81</ref>.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80"><num>80</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject as follows.</content></subsection><subsection eId="section-80-2"><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Section <ref href="#section-45">45</ref><ref href="#section-45-5">(5)</ref> also extends to Scotland.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Section <ref href="#section-19">19</ref><ref href="#section-19-3">(3)</ref> and <ref href="#section-19-4">(4)</ref> also extends to Northern Ireland.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The following also extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-80-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-27">27</ref>;</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-27">27</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-29">29</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-33">33</ref><ref href="#section-33-3">(3)</ref>;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>section <ref href="#section-45">45</ref><ref href="#section-45-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#section-45-4">(4)</ref>;</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>His Majesty may by Order in Council provide for any of the provisions of Part 3 to extend, with or without modifications, to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-80-5-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any of the Channel Islands;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Gibraltar;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Falkland Islands.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81"><num>81</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-81-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-81-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 3;</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-81-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><ref href="#section-73">section 73</ref><ref href="#section-73-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-73-3">(3)</ref>;</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Except as mentioned in <ref href="#section-81-1">subsection (1)</ref><ref href="#section-81-1-b">(b)</ref>, Parts <ref href="#part-1">1</ref>, <ref href="#part-2">2</ref> and <ref href="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of Part 3

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under this section may make different provision for different purposes or areas.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82"><num>82</num><heading>Short title</heading><content>This Act may be cited as the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.</content></section>

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