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(1)Without prejudice to the generality of section 2(3) above, the power conferred by that subsection includes power, subject to the provisions of this section, to require the probationer—
(a)to present himself to a person or persons specified in the order at a place or places so specified;
(b)to participate or refrain from participating in activities specified in the order—
(i)on a day or days so specified; or
(ii)during the probation period or such portion of it as may be so specified.
(2)A court shall not include in a probation order a requirement such as is mentioned in subsection (1) above unless it has first consulted a probation officer as to—
(a)the offender’s circumstances; and
(b)the feasibility of securing compliance with the requirements, and is satisfied, having regard to the probation officer’s report, that it is feasible to secure compliance with them.
(3)A court shall not include a requirement such as is mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above or a requirement to participate in activities if it would involve the co-operation of a person other than the probationer and the probation officer responsible for his supervision unless that other person consents to its inclusion.
(4)A requirement such as is mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above shall operate to require the probationer—
(a)in accordance with instructions given by the probation officer responsible for his supervision, to present himself at a place for not more than 60 days; and
(b)while there, to comply with instructions given by, or under the authority of, the person in charge of the place.
(5)A place specified in the order shall have been approved by the probation committee for the area in which the premises are situated as providing facilities suitable for persons subject to probation orders.
(6)A requirement to participate in activities shall operate to require the probationer—
(a)in accordance with instructions given by the probation officer responsible for his supervision, to participate in the activities for not more than 60 days; and
(b)while participating, to comply with instructions given by, or under the authority of, the person in charge of the activities.
(7)Instructions given by a probation officer under subsection (4) or (6) above shall, as far as practicable, be such as to avoid any interference with the times, if any, at which the probationer normally works or attends or other educational establishment.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 4A, 4B inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), Sch. 11 para. 3
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