C1Part 12Sentencing

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Chapter 1General provisions about sentencing

Procedural requirements for imposing community sentences and discretionary custodial sentences

I1158Meaning of “pre-sentence report”

1

In this Part “pre-sentence report” means a report which—

a

with a view to assisting the court in determining the most suitable method of dealing with an offender, is made or submitted by an appropriate officer, and

b

contains information as to such matters, presented in such manner, as may be prescribed by rules made by the Secretary of State.

2

In subsection (1) “an appropriate officer” means—

a

where the offender is aged 18 or over, an officer of a local probation board, and

b

where the offender is aged under 18, an officer of a local probation board, a social worker of a local authority social services department or a member of a youth offending team.