Schedule 13, Part 4 Sentence for offenders of particular concern aged under 18 at time of offence: England and Wales (paras. 13-32)
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c. 53)
13 In section 5 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 as it forms part of the law of England and Wales (rehabilitation periods for particular sentences) -
(a) in subsection (1)(d), after "or section 250" insert "or 252A";
(b) in subsection (8), in paragraph (f) of the definition of "custodial sentence", before "of the Sentencing Code" insert "or 252A".
Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)
(1) The Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 24A(5)(b)(explanation of sentencing powers if offender aged under 18 pleads guilty) -
(a) after "16" insert ", 16A";
(b) after "16(1)(c)" insert ", 16A(1)(c)".
(3) In section 113(3)(no bail pending appeal for accused committed to Crown Court), after "16" insert ", 16A".
Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20)
15 In section 43(4) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (modification of magistrates' court's powers of committal), for "or 16" substitute ", 16 or 16A".
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33)