Part IVProvision of Services
Probation services
74Default power where probation committee fails to discharge statutory duty
1
The Secretary of State may make an order under this section if he is of the opinion that, without reasonable excuse, a probation committee—
a
is failing properly to discharge any duty imposed on it by or under any enactment; or
b
has so failed and is likely to do so again.
2
An order under this section shall—
a
state that the Secretary of State is of the said opinion; and
b
make such provision as he considers requisite for the purpose of securing that the duty is properly discharged by the committee.
3
Where an order is made under this section, it shall be the duty of the committee to comply with the provision made by the order.