(1)In section 384(1) of the 1975 Act (probation), after the word “conviction” there shall be inserted the words—
“(except in a case to which section 432 of this Act applies)”.
(2)In section 432 of the said Act (deferred sentence), at the end there shall be added the words—
“; and the fact that the accused has been convicted shall not prevent the court from making, in due course, a probation order under section 384 of this Act.”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1The text of ss. 6, 11, 13–22, 24, 25, 27–30, 33–38, 40, 43, 45(1), (3), 46(1)(e)(f), (2), 47–51, 53, 54, 56, 57, 79, 83(2)(3) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.