Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. II applied (E.W.) (11.2.2008 for specified purposes, 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47), s. 65, Sch. 3 para. 3(5)(a) (with ss. 51, 57(3), 60(4), 64(5)); S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a); S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
(1)In sections 28 [F2and 29] [F2to 29B] and this section—
“guardianship order” means a guardianship order within the meaning of [F3the M1Army Act 1955, the M2Air Force Act 1955, the M3Naval Discipline Act 1957 or] the M4 Mental Health Act 1983,
“qualifying sentence” means—
a sentence of imprisonment for a term of 12 months or more,
a sentence of detention in a young offender institution for a term of 12 months or more,
a sentence of detention during Her Majesty’s pleasure,
a sentence of detention for a period of 12 months or more under section 91 of the M5Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 [F4or section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006] (offenders under 18 convicted of certain serious offences),
[F5a sentence of detention under section 226 or 228 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003,]
a detention and training order for a term of 12 months or more [F6under section 100 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 or section 211 of the Armed Forces Act 2006],
[F7a sentence of detention for a term of 12 months or more imposed by a court-martial or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court,]
a hospital order within the meaning of the M6Mental Health Act 1983, or
a guardianship order,
“relevant order” means—
“senior court” means the Crown Court, the Court of Appeal, [F9a court-martial or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court] [F9the Court Martial or the Court Martial Appeal Court].
(2)[F10The reference to detention in paragraph (f) of the above definition of “qualifying sentence” includes a reference to detention by virtue of a custodial order under—
(a)section 71AA of, or paragraph 10 of Schedule 5A to, the M7Army Act 1955,
(b)section 71AA of, or paragraph 10 of Schedule 5A to, the M8Air Force Act 1955,
(c)section 43AA of, or paragraph 10 of Schedule 4A to, the M9Naval Discipline Act 1957.]
(3)In this Part, references to a sentence of imprisonment[F11, or to a sentence of detention imposed by a court-martial or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court,] include references to a suspended sentence.
(4)If, for the purpose of making an order under section 28 or 29, the court determines, after considering any available evidence, that an individual was, or was not, under the age of 18 at the time when the offence in question was committed, his age at that time shall be taken, for the purposes of that sections (and in particular for the purpose of determining any question as to the validity of the order), to be that which the court determined it to be.
(5)Below in this Part—
(a)references to a disqualification order are to an order under section 28 [F12or 29] [F12, 29 or 29A] ,
(b)in relation to an individual on whom a sentence has been passed, or in relation to whom an order has been made, as mentioned in subsection (2) or (3) of section 28 or 29, references to his sentence are to that sentence or order.
[F13(c)in relation to an individual to whom section 29A applies and on whom a sentence has been passed, references to his sentence are to that sentence.]
Extent Information
E1S. 30 extends to UK. See s. 81(1)(2)(a) for the extent
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 30 heading substituted (E.W.) (1.5.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 30 para. 3(2); S.I. 2004/829, art. 3(1)(2)(a)
F2Words in s. 30(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.5.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 30 para. 3(3)(a); S.I. 2004/829, art. 3(1)(2)(a)
F3Words in s. 30(1) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 180(2)(a), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F4Words in s. 30(1) inserted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 180(2)(b)(i); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F5Words in s. 30(1) inserted (E.W.) (1.5.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 30 para. 3(3)(b); S.I. 2004/829, art. 3(1)(2)(a)
F6Words in s. 30(1) inserted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 180(2)(b)(ii); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F7Words in s. 30(1) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 180(2)(b)(iii), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F8Words in s. 30(1) substituted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 180(2)(c); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F9Words in s. 30(1) substituted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 180(2)(d); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F10S. 30(2) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 180(3), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F11Words in s. 30(3) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 180(4), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F12Words in s. 30(5)(a) substituted (E.W.) (1.5.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 30 para. 3(4)(a); S.I. 2004/829, art. 3(1)(2)(a)
F13S. 30(5)(c) inserted (E.W.) (1.5.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 30 para. 3(4)(b); S.I. 2004/829, art. 3(1)(2)(a)
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