Part 10 Interpretation
Sentencing Act 2020 (2020 c 17) | Legislation

Part 10 Interpretation

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(1)     In this Schedule—

“the appropriate court†has the same meaning as in Schedule 16 (see paragraph 1 of that Schedule);

“breach†in relation to a community requirement, means a failure to comply with it, and related expressions are to be read accordingly;

“the home authorityâ€â€”

(a)     in relation to an SSSO, means the local authority for the local authority area specified in the order;

(b)     in relation to an NISSO, means the Probation Board for Northern Ireland;

“home court†means—

(a)     in the case of an SSSO, the sheriff court having jurisdiction in the locality in

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