(1)The Secretary of State may approve premises in which accommodation is provided—
(a)for persons granted bail in criminal proceedings (within the meaning of the M1Bail Act 1976), or
(b)for, or in connection with, the supervision or rehabilitation of persons convicted of offences.
(2)References in any enactment to an approved bail hostel or approved probation hostel are to be read as references to premises approved under this section.
(3)Regulations may provide for the regulation, management and inspection of premises approved under this section.
(4)The Secretary of State may at any time make payments of any amount he considers appropriate towards the expenditure of any person in carrying on, or enlarging or improving, any premises if the premises are approved under this section or the payment is made with a view to their approval.
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