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Untitled statement

07 July 2020

Proposing MP
Chris Philp Con
Croydon South
Type
Public Bill Committee

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses an amendment enabling a power in section 77 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 to make consequential amendments related to the abolition of sentences of detention in young offender institutions.

Action Requested

Government amendment 1 enables this power to be used should the detention in young offender institution (DYOI) sentences be abolished, to deal with any references to DYOI sentences inserted by provisions of the Bill.

Key Facts

  • Amendment 1 is proposed to clause 50, page 41, line 30.
  • The amendment concerns section 77 and section 78(2) of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000.
  • It allows for amendments consequential on the abolition of sentences of detention in young offender institutions.
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