SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 24Youth cautions: consequential amendments

Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37)

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The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is amended as follows.

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In section 38(4) (meaning of “youth justice services”)—

a

for paragraph (aa) substitute—

aa

the provision of assistance to persons determining whether youth cautions should be given under section 66ZA below;

b

in paragraph (b) for “66(2)” substitute “ 66ZB(2) or (3) ”.

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In section 66H (interpretation)—

a

in paragraph (a) (definition of “appropriate adult”) for “65(7)” substitute “ 66ZA(7) ”, and

b

after paragraph (e) insert—

ea

youth caution” has the meaning given by section 66ZA(1);

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In section 121(6) (provisions extending to Scotland) omit paragraph (c).