Crime (Sentences) Act 1997

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"An Act to make further provision with respect to the treatment of offenders; and for connected purposes."

Section 46 inserts s45A and s45B.

Section 47 adds a power to specify hospital units in certain circumstances.

Section 49 amends s38, s41, s47 and MHA 1983 sched 1.

Schedule 3 inerts s80A, s81A, s82A, s83A and s85A.

Schedule 4 amends s37, s50, s54, s61, s69, s70, s74, s75, s79, s92, s117, s143 and s145 MHA 1983.

Schedule 6 amends s37, s47 and MHA 1983 sched 1 Part II para 5.

External links

Statute Law Database

OPSI

R (P) v SSHD (2003) EWHC 2953 (Admin) relates to section 28:

• Current text on SLD

• Original text on OPSI website