Part VIII Miscellaneous and supplementary

Disclosure of pre-sentence reports etc.

157 Other reports of probation officers and members of youth offending teams

(1) This section applies where—

(a) a report by a probation officer or a member of a youth offending team is made to any court (other than a youth court) with a view to assisting the court in determining the most suitable method of dealing with any person in respect of an offence; and

(b) the report is not a pre-sentence report (as defined by section 162 below).

(2) Subject to subsection (3) below, the court shall give a copy of the report to the offender or his counsel or solicitor.

(3) If the offender is aged under 17 and is not represented by counsel or a solicitor, a copy of the report need not be given to him but shall be given to his parent or guardian if present in court.