Part 3Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders

CHAPTER 1Sentencing

Youth sentences

79Referral orders for young offenders

1

In section 16(1)(c) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (duty or power to refer a young offender to a youth offender panel not to apply if court proposes to discharge the offender absolutely) for “absolutely” substitute “ , whether absolutely or conditionally, ”.

2

In section 17 of that Act (the referral conditions)—

a

in subsection (2) at the end of paragraph (a) insert “ and ”,

b

in that subsection omit paragraph (c) and the word “and” immediately before it, and

c

omit subsections (2A) to (2D).

3

In consequence of the amendment made by subsection (2)(c) omit paragraph 12(3), (4) and (5) of Schedule 17 to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

4

The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to any sentence passed in relation to an offence committed before the coming into force of this section.