202Programme requirementE+W
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(1)In this Part “programme requirement”, in relation to a relevant order, means a requirement that the offender must participate [in accordance with this section] in an accredited programme [on the number of days specified in the order.]
(2)In this Part “accredited programme” means a programme that is for the time being accredited by the [Secretary of State for the purposes of this section] .
(3)In this section—
(a)“programme” means a systematic set of activities, and
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(6)A [programme requirement] operates to require the offender—
(a)in accordance with instructions given by the responsible officer, to participate in the accredited programme [that is from time to time specified by the responsible officer at the place that is so specified] on the number of days specified in the order, and
(b)while at that place, to comply with instructions given by, or under the authority of, the person in charge of the programme.
[(7)A place specified [by a responsible officer] must be a place that has been approved as providing facilities suitable for persons subject to programme requirements—
(a)where the premises are situated in the area of a local probation board, by that board, or
(b)in any other case, by a provider of probation services authorised to do so by arrangements under section 3 of the Offender Management Act 2007.]
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