Visible Progress along the Path of Reform
Power to test prisoners for alcohol.
After section 16A of the Prison Act 1952 there is inserted—
Consequential amendment.
In section 87 of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 (which sets out modifications of the Prison Act 1952 having effect in relation to contracted-out prisons), in subsection (4) (references to governor to be construed as references to director) after “16A” there is inserted “ 16B ”.
Short title, commencement and extent.
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This Act may be cited as the Prisons (Alcohol Testing) Act 1997.
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This Act shall come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it is passed.
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This Act extends to England and Wales only.