Part 12Sentencing

Chapter 4Further provisions about orders under Chapters 2 and 3

Provisions applying to relevant orders generally

217Requirement to avoid conflict with religious beliefs, etc

1

The court must ensure, as far as practicable, that any requirement imposed by a relevant order is such as to avoid—

a

any conflict with the offender’s religious beliefs or with the requirements of any other relevant order to which he may be subject; and

b

any interference with the times, if any, at which he normally works or attends school or any other educational establishment.

2

The responsible officer in relation to an offender to whom a relevant order relates must ensure, as far as practicable, that any instruction given or requirement imposed by him in pursuance of the order is such as to avoid the conflict or interference mentioned in subsection (1).

3

The Secretary of State may by order provide that subsection (1) or (2) is to have effect with such additional restrictions as may be specified in the order.