270Duty to give reasonsE+W
[F1(1)Subsection (2) applies where a court makes an order under section 269(2) or (4).]
(2)[F2In complying with the duty under section 174(2) to state its reasons for deciding on the order made,] 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.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 270(1) substituted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 64(3)(a), 151(1); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(a)
F2Words in s. 270(2) substituted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 64(3)(b), 151(1); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(a)
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))