Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000

5 (1) This paragraph applies if the repeal made by Part V(2) of Schedule 15 to the [1999 c. 22.] Access to Justice Act 1999 of the definition of “petty sessions area” in section 70(1) of the [1969 c. 54.] Children and Young Persons Act 1969 has not come into force before the commencement of this Act.

(2) If this paragraph applies, then until the relevant commencement date section 67(1) of this Act shall have effect as if after the definition of “local authority” there were inserted the following definition—

““petty sessions area”, in relation to a youth court constituted for the metropolitan area within the meaning of Part II of Schedule 2 to the [1963 c. 37.] Children and Young Persons Act 1963, means such a division of that area as is mentioned in paragraph 14 of that Schedule;”.