270Duty to give reasonsE+W
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(1)Any court making an order under subsection (2) or (4) of section 269 must state in open court, in ordinary language, its reasons for deciding on the order made.
(2)In stating its reasons the court must, in particular—
(a)state which of the starting points in Schedule 21 it has chosen and its reasons for doing so, and
(b)state its reasons for any departure from that starting point.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 270 excluded (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 73(7), 178; S.I. 2006/378, art. 5(1)
C2S. 270 applied (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 74(14), 178; S.I. 2005/378, art. 5(1) (with art. 5(2))