Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. III amended by Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42), s. 2(1), Sch. 1 and (1.4.1981) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5), ss. 78(1)(2)(b), 79(1)(4)(5)(b). (Child Care Act 1980 (c.5) repealed (14.10.1991) with saving by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108(6)(7), Sch. 14 paras. 21, 27(4), Sch. 15; S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)
(1)The words “conviction” and “sentence” shall cease to be used in relation to [F1children and] young persons dealt with summarily and any reference in any enactment [F2whether passed before or after the commencement of this Act] to a person convicted, a conviction or a sentence shall, in the case of a [F1child or] young person, be construed as including a reference to a person found guilty of an offence, a finding of guilt or an order made upon such a finding, as the case may be:
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Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed (prosp.) by Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (c. 54), Sch. 6
F2Words inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1948 (c. 58), Sch. 9
F3S. 59(1) proviso repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1948 (c. 58), Sch. 10 Pt. I
F4S. 59(2) repealed by Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1952 (c. 48), Sch.