117 Interpretation of Chapter II
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (1994 c 33) | Legislation

117  Interpretation of Chapter II

(1)     In this Chapter, except where otherwise expressly provided—

“the 1989 Act” means the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989;

“contracted out prison” and “the contractor” have the meanings given by section 106(4) above;

“contracted out functions” and “directly managed prison” have the meanings given by section 112(7) above;

“custodial duties” means custodial duties at a contracted out or a directly managed prison;

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