S. 61 wholly in force at 1.4.1991. See s. 75(2) and S.I. 1991/850, art. 3, Schedule.
Sections 183 and 384 of the
A court shall not make a probation order under subsection (1) above unless it is satisfied that suitable arrangements for the supervision of the offender can be made by the local authority in whose area he resides or is to reside.
in subsection (4) of each section—
In subsection (1) of each of sections 186 and 387 of that Act (failure to comply with probation order)—
the director of social work of the local authority whose officer is supervising the probationer; or an officer appointed by the director of social work to act on his behalf for the purposes of this subsection,
In section 27 of the
the provision of advice, guidance and assistance for persons in their area who, within 12 months of their release from prison or any other form of detention, request such advice, guidance or assistance.
the matters to be included in such a report;
In section 27A of that Act (grants in respect of community service facilities)—
for the purposes mentioned in section 27(1) of this Act; and for such other similar purposes as the Secretary of State may prescribe. Before exercising his power under subsection (1)(b) above the Secretary of State shall consult local authorities and such other bodies as he considers appropriate.
In section 27B of that Act (grants in respect of hostel accommodation for certain persons)—
The persons referred to in subsection (1) above are— persons mentioned in section 27(1)(b)(i) and (ii) of this Act; persons who have been charged with an offence and are on bail; persons who have been released from prison or any other form of detention but do not fall within section 27(1)(b)(ii) of this Act; and such other classes of persons as the Secretary of State may prescribe. Before exercising his power under subsection (2)(d) above the Secretary of State shall consult local authorities and such other persons as he considers appropriate.