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Status: In Force
Penalty ceiling: Imprisonment 8 of 58 obligations carry up to 2 years imprisonment. 33 carry different penalties and 17 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person40 Contractor3 Employee2 Director or Officer1

Plus 12 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 184 duties

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 144 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 104 duties

Communications Act 2003 92 duties

Road Traffic Act 1988 92 duties

Contractor — also bound by 173 other Acts

The National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 141 duties

The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 136 duties

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 114 duties

The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2023 94 duties

The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 89 duties

Employee — also bound by 189 other Acts

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 18 duties

Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 13 duties

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 11 duties

Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014 10 duties

Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002 9 duties

Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 162 duties

Companies Act 2006 126 duties

Insolvency Act 1986 77 duties

The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 68 duties

Building Societies Act 1986 32 duties

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Young Offenders

4 of 25 sections shown

s.008 Officers of contracted out secure training centres. Regulated

Appoint approved director and facilitate government monitor at secure training centresContractor

s.009 Power of custody officers to detain suspected offenders Prosecution

Making off from a custody officer at a secure training centreAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.010 Intervention by Secretary of State in management of contracted out secure training centres. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State may intervene in badly-run secure training centresCrown / Minister / Government department

s.014 Wrongful disclosure of information relating to persons detained in youth detention accommodation. Imprisonment

Wrongfully disclose information about detained young personsEmployee

21 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.001 Secure training orders.

s.002 Secure training orders: supplementary provisions as to detention.

s.003 Supervision under secure training order.

s.004 Breaches of requirements of supervision of persons subject to secure training orders.

s.005 Provision

s.006 Management of secure training centres.

s.007 Contracting out of secure training centres.

s.009 Powers and duties of custody officers employed at contracted out secure training centres.

s.011 Contracted out functions at directly managed secure training centres.

s.012 Escort arrangements and officers.

s.013 Protection of custody officers . . . .

s.015 Interpretation of sections 7 to 14.

s.016 Long term detention of young offenders.

s.017 Maximum length of detention for young offenders.

s.018 Accommodation of young offenders sentenced to custody for life.

s.019 Extension of kinds of secure accommodation.

s.020 Secure remands for young offenders.

s.021 Cost of secure accommodation.

s.022 Management of secure accommodation.

s.023 Liability of young persons to arrest for breaking conditions of remand.

s.024 Detention of arrested juveniles after charge.

Part 2

Bail

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6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.025 No bail for defendants charged with or convicted of homicide or rape after previous conviction of such offences.

s.026 No right to bail for persons accused or convicted of committing offence while on bail.

s.027 Power for police to grant conditional bail to persons charged.

s.028 Police detention after charge.

s.029 Power for police to arrest for failure to answer to police bail.

s.030 Reconsideration of decisions granting bail.

Part 3

Course of Justice: Evidence, Procedure, Etc.

3 of 24 sections shown

s.041 Jury service: disabled persons. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Judge must decide if a disabled juror can serve effectivelyTribunal / Court

s.049 Restrictions on reports of proceedings in which children or young persons are concerned. Regulated

Do not publish identifying details of children in youth court proceedingsAny Person

s.051 Intimidation, etc., of witnesses, jurors and others. Imprisonment

Intimidate or harm a witness, juror, or investigatorAny Person

21 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.031 Imputations on character.

s.032 Abolition of corroboration rules.

s.033 Abolition of corroboration requirements under Sexual Offences Act 1956.

s.034 Effect of accused’s failure to mention facts when questioned or charged.

s.035 Effect of accused’s silence at trial.

s.036 Effect of accused’s failure or refusal to account for objects, substances or marks.

s.037 Effect of accused’s failure or refusal to account for presence at a particular place.

s.038 Interpretation and savings for sections 34, 35, 36 and 37.

s.039 Power to apply sections 34 to 38 to armed forces.

s.039 Power to apply sections 36 and 37 in relation to food crime officers

s.040 Disqualification for jury service of persons on bail in criminal proceedings.

s.042 Jury service: excusal on religious grounds.

s.043 Separation of jury during consideration of verdict.

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s.045 Extension of procedures enabling magistrates’ courts to deal with cases in which accused pleads guilty.

s.046 Criminal damage, etc. as summary offence: relevant sum.

s.047 Recovery of fines, etc. by deduction from income support.

s.048 Reduction in sentences for guilty pleas.

s.050 Video recordings of testimony from child witnesses.

s.052 Circuit judges to act as judges of criminal division of Court of Appeal.

s.053 Expenses in criminal appeals in Northern Ireland Court of Appeal.

Part 4

Police Powers

2 of 10 sections shown

s.060 Powers to stop and search in anticipation of , or after violence. Imprisonment

Fail to stop when ordered by police under stop-and-search powersAny Person

s.060 Powers to require removal of disguises Imprisonment

Fail to remove disguise when ordered by policeAny Person

8 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.054 Powers of police to take intimate body samples.

s.055 Powers of police to take non-intimate body samples.

s.056 Fingerprints and samples: supplementary provisions.

s.057 Retention of samples in certain cases.

s.058 Samples: intimate and non-intimate etc.

s.059 Extension of powers to search persons’ mouths.

s.060 Retention and disposal of things seized under section 60.

s.060 Arrest without warrant for offences under section 60: Scotland.

Part 5

Public Order: Unauthorised encampments and Collective Trespass or Nuisance on Land

10 of 29 sections shown

s.060 Offence under section 60C: forfeiture Regulated

Have property seized and forfeited for unauthorised camping with a vehicleAny Person

s.065 Raves: power to stop persons from proceeding. Prosecution

Ignore police direction to stay away from a raveAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.068 Offence of aggravated trespass. Imprisonment

Commit aggravated trespassAny Person

s.070 Trespassory assemblies. Imprisonment

Organise or participate in a prohibited trespassory assemblyAny Person

s.073 Adverse occupation of residential premises. Imprisonment

Occupy residential premises without permission and refuse to leaveAny Person

s.074 Protected intending occupiers: supplementary provisions. Imprisonment

Make a false statement as a protected intending occupierAny Person

s.075 Interim possession orders: false or misleading statements. Imprisonment

Make false or misleading statement in interim possession order proceedingsAny Person

s.076 Interim possession orders: trespassing during currency of order. Imprisonment

Trespass during an interim possession orderAny Person

s.077 Power of local authority to direct unauthorised campers to leave land. Prosecution

Fail to leave land when directed by council (unauthorised camping)Any Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.078 Orders for removal of persons and their vehicles unlawfully on land. Prosecution

Obstruct local authority in removing unauthorised campersAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

19 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.060 Offence relating to residing on land without consent in or with a vehicle

s.060 Offence under section 60C: seizure of property etc

s.061 Power to remove trespassers on land.

s.062 Supplementary powers of seizure.

s.062 Power to remove trespassers: alternative site available

s.062 Failure to comply with direction under section 62A: offences

s.062 Failure to comply with direction under section 62A: seizure

s.062 Common land: modifications

s.062 Sections 62A to 62D: interpretation

s.062 Guidance

s.063 Powers to remove persons attending or preparing for a rave.

s.064 Supplementary powers of entry and seizure.

s.066 Power of court to forfeit sound equipment.

s.067 Retention and charges for seized property.

s.069 Powers to remove persons committing or participating in aggravated trespass.

s.071 Trespassory assemblies: power to stop persons from proceeding.

s.072 Violent entry to premises: special position of displaced residential occupiers and intending occupiers.

s.079 Provisions as to directions under s. 77 and orders under s. 78.

s.080 Repeal of certain provisions relating to gipsy sites.

Part 6

Prevention of Terrorism

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3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.081 Powers to stop and search vehicles, etc. and persons.

s.082 Offences relating to terrorism.

s.083 Investigations into activities and financial resources of terrorist organisations.

Part 7

Obscenity and Pornography and Videos

2 of 9 sections shown

s.088 Video recordings: increase in penalties. Imprisonment

Supply or possess unclassified video recordingsAny Person

s.092 Obscene, offensive or annoying telephone calls: increase in penalty. Imprisonment

Make obscene, offensive or annoying phone callsAny Person

7 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.084 Indecent pseudo-photographs of children.

s.085 Arrestable offences to include certain offences relating to obscenity or indecency.

s.086 Indecent photographs of children: sentence of imprisonment.

s.087 Publishing, displaying, selling or distributing etc. obscene material in Scotland: sentence of imprisonment.

s.089 Video recordings: restriction of exemptions.

s.090 Video recordings: suitability.

s.091 Enforcement by enforcing authorities outside their areas.

Part 8

Prison Services and the Prison Service

7 of 39 sections shown

s.103 Monitoring of prisoner escort arrangements. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Scottish Ministers must appoint a prisoner escort monitorCrown / Minister / Government department

s.105 Breaches of discipline by prisoners under escort. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Prisoner custody officers may bring disciplinary charges for escort misconductCrown / Minister / Government department

s.107 Officers of contracted out prisons. Regulated

Prison contractors must facilitate the controller's oversight functionsContractor

s.111 Intervention by the Secretary of State. Regulated

Facilitate governor's functions during Scottish Ministers' interventionContractor

s.115 Wrongful disclosure of information. Imprisonment

Wrongfully disclose prisoner informationEmployee

s.119 Monitoring etc. of prisoner escort arrangements. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Appoint a prisoner escort monitor to oversee escort arrangementsCrown / Minister / Government department

s.124 Wrongful disclosure of information. Imprisonment

Disclose prisoner information without authorisationDirector or Officer

32 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.093 Arrangements for the provision of prisoner escorts.

s.094 Powers and duties of prisoner custody officers acting in pursuance of such arrangements.

s.095 Breaches of discipline by prisoners under escort.

s.096 Contracted out parts of prisons, etc.

s.097 Temporary attachment of prison officers.

s.098 Prisoners temporarily out of prison.

s.099 Contracted out functions at directly managed prisons.

s.100 Provision of prisons by contractors.

s.101 Minor and consequential amendments.

s.102 Arrangements for the provision of prisoner escorts.

s.104 Powers and duties of prisoner custody officers performing escort functions.

s.106 Contracting out of prisons.

s.108 Powers and duties of prisoner custody officers employed at contracted out prisons.

s.109 Breaches of discipline by prisoners temporarily out of contracted out prison.

s.110 Consequential modifications of 1989 Act, prison rules and directions.

s.112 Contracted out functions at directly managed prisons.

s.113 Provision of new prisons.

s.114 Prisoner custody officers: general provisions.

s.116 Minor and consequential amendments.

s.117 Interpretation of Chapter II.

s.117 Exercise of functions by the Department of Justice

s.118 Arrangements for the provision of prisoner escorts.

s.120 Powers and duties of prisoner custody officers acting in pursuance of such arrangements.

s.121 Breaches of discipline by prisoners under escort.

s.122 Certification of custody officers.

s.123 Protection of prisoner custody officers.

s.125 Interpretation of Chapter III.

s.126 Service in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.

s.127 Inducements to withhold services or to indiscipline.

s.127 Power to suspend the operation of section 127

s.128 Pay and related conditions.

s.128 Pay and related conditions: Northern Ireland

Part 9

Miscellaneous Amendments: Scotland

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7 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.129 Transfer of persons detained by police and customs officers.

s.130 Detention and release of children: Scotland.

s.131 Conditions in licence of released prisoner: requirement for Parole Board recommendations.

s.132 Provision for standard requirements in supervised release orders in Scotland.

s.133 Extension of categories of prisoner to whom Part I of Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 applies.

s.134 Amendment of provisions continued in effect for certain prisoners by Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993.

s.135 Further amendment of Schedule 6 to the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993: application of “new provisions”.

Part 10

Cross-Border Enforcement

1 of 12 sections shown

s.137 Cross-border powers of arrest etc. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Police must arrest suspects across UK borders under specific conditionsCrown / Minister / Government department

11 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.136 Execution of warrants.

s.137 Additional cross-border powers of arrest etc: urgent cases

s.137 Meaning of “specified offence” for the purposes of section 137A

s.137 Detention for the purpose of re-arrest

s.137 Rights of persons arrested under section 137A

s.137 Entry and search for the purposes of arrest

s.137 Arrest under section 136 or 137 in connection with offence in Scotland

s.138 Powers of arrest etc.: supplementary provisions.

s.139 Search powers available on arrests under sections 136, 137 and 137A.

s.140 Reciprocal powers of arrest.

s.141 Cross-Border Enforcement

Part 11

Sexual Offences

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7 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.142 Rape of women and men.

s.143 Male rape and buggery.

s.144 Revised penalties for buggery and indecency between men.

s.145 Age at which homosexual acts are lawful.

s.146 Extension of Sexual Offences Act 1967 to the armed forces and merchant navy.

s.147 Homosexuality on merchant ships and in the armed forces: Northern Ireland.

s.148 Amendment of law relating to homosexual acts in Scotland.

Part 12

Miscellaneous and General

5 of 25 sections shown

s.154 Offence of causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress. Imprisonment

Cause intentional harassment, alarm or distressAny Person

s.156 Prohibition on use of cells from embryos or foetuses. Regulated

Do not use embryo or foetus cells for fertility treatmentAny Person

s.166 Sale of tickets by unauthorised persons. Prosecution

Sell football tickets without authorisationAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.166 Supplementary provision relating to sale and disposal of tickets on internet Prosecution

UK ticket touting via online platformsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.167 Touting for hire car services. Prosecution

Tout for hire car servicesAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

20 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.149 Incorporation of the Parole Board.

s.150 Powers to recall prisoners released on licence.

s.151 Power to test prisoners for drugs.

s.152 Powers of search by authorised employees in prisons.

s.153 Prohibited articles in Scottish prisons.

s.155 Offence of racially inflammatory publication etc. to be arrestable.

s.157 Increase in penalties for certain offences.

s.158 Extradition procedures.

s.159 Backing of warrants: Republic of Ireland.

s.160 Extension of powers, etc., of constables to United Kingdom waters.

s.161 Procuring disclosure of, and selling, computer-held personal information.

s.162 Access to computer material by constables and other enforcement officers.

s.163 Local authority powers to provide closed-circuit television.

s.164 Extension of powers of Serious Fraud Office and of powers to investigate serious fraud in Scotland.

s.165 Enforcement of certain offences relating to copyright and illicit recordings.

s.168 Minor and consequential amendments and repeals.

s.169 Power of Secretary of State to make payments or grants in relation to crime prevention, etc.

s.170 Security costs at party conferences.

s.171 Expenses etc. under Act.

s.172 Short title, commencement and extent.

Schedules

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s.sch001 (1) Escort arrangements shall include the appointment of— Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

The Secretary of State must appoint an escort monitor and lay observers for prisoner escort arrangementsCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch002 If any person, for the purpose of obtaining a certificate... Prosecution

Make false statement to obtain a certificateAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.sch005 For section 12 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (“the... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Magistrates' court must follow procedure for guilty plea by postTribunal / Court

s.sch006 If any person, for the purpose of obtaining a certificate... Prosecution

Make false statement to obtain a certificateAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.sch007 If any person, for the purpose of obtaining a certificate... Prosecution

Make false statement to obtain a certificateAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.sch007a An offence under either of the following provisions of the... Imprisonment

Abduct a child (parent, family member or other person)Any Person

s.sch007a An offence under section 160 of the Criminal Justice Act... Imprisonment

Possess indecent photograph of a childAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under section 72(1), (3) or (8) of the... Imprisonment

Fraudulently evade VATAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under any of the following provisions of the... Imprisonment

Possess, sell, or manufacture firearms without licenceAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under section 2 of the Computer Misuse Act... Imprisonment

Unauthorised computer access intending to commit another crimeAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under section 72(1), (3) or (8) of the... Imprisonment

Fraudulently evade VATAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under any of the following sections of the... Imprisonment

Carry out, offer, or assist virginity testing or hymenoplastyAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under section 4 of the Criminal Law Act... Imprisonment

Assist a crime suspect to avoid arrest or prosecutionAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under section 106A of the Taxes Management Act... Imprisonment

Fraudulently evade income taxAny Person

s.sch007a (1) An offence under section 50(2) or (3) of the... Imprisonment

Import goods improperly or evade customs dutyAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under section 72(1), (3) or (8) of the... Imprisonment

Fraudulently evade VATAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under Article 6 of the Protection from Harassment... Imprisonment

Put someone in fear of violence by harassmentAny Person

s.sch007a An offence under section 3 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment)... Imprisonment

Engage in sexual activity with a person under 18 in abuse of trustAny Person

s.sch010 In section 20(5) of the Juries Act 1974 (offences in... Prosecution

Serve on a jury when knowingly disqualifiedAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch010 (1) The Video Recordings Act 1984 shall be amended as... Prosecution

Breach video recording classification requirementsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch010 In section 61 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Police must inform person of speculative search possibility and record itCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch010 In section 62 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Police officer must inform detainee of potential speculative search before taking intimate sample and record that informationCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch010 In section 63 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Police must inform individuals that their non-intimate sample may be used for speculative searchesCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch010 For Schedule 5 to the Criminal Justice Act 1991 (supplementary... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Parole Board must keep proper accounts and submit them by 31 AugustTribunal / Court

213 other schedules

s.sch001 (1) The Secretary of State may make arrangements for any...

s.sch001 (1) A custody officer acting in pursuance of escort arrangements...

s.sch001 In this Schedule— “ detained person ” means a person...

s.sch002 In this Schedule— “certificate” means a certificate under section 12(3)...

s.sch002 (1) Any person may apply to the Secretary of State...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies where at any time—

s.sch002 Where at any time it appears to the Secretary of...

s.sch003 Section 5 of the Bail Act 1976 (supplementary provisions about...

s.sch003 After section 5 of the Bail Act 1976 there shall...

s.sch003 After section 43A of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 there...

s.sch005 After section 12 of the 1980 Act there shall be...

s.sch005 (1) In consequence of the amendments made by paragraphs 1...

s.sch006 In this Schedule— “certificate” means a certificate under section 114...

s.sch006 (1) The Secretary of State may, on the application of...

s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies where at any time—

s.sch006 Where at any time (whether on a reference to him...

s.sch007 In this Schedule— “certificate” means a certificate under section 122...

s.sch007 (1) Any person may apply to the Secretary of State...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies where at any time it appears...

s.sch007 Where at any time it appears to the Secretary of...

s.sch007a Any of the following offences at common law—

s.sch007a An offence under section 127 of the Mental Health Act...

s.sch007a An offence under section 1 of the Prohibition of Female...

s.sch007a An offence under either of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 2 of the Computer Misuse Act...

s.sch007a An offence under either of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 29(1)(a) or (b) of the Crime...

s.sch007a An offence under section 38B of the Terrorism Act 2000...

s.sch007a An offence under any of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 3 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment)...

s.sch007a An offence under section 35 of the Tax Credits Act...

s.sch007a (1) An offence under any of the following provisions of...

s.sch007a An offence under either of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 68 of the Policing and Crime...

s.sch007a An offence under any of the following sections of the...

s.sch007a Any of the following offences at common law—

s.sch007a An offence under section 106A of the Taxes Management Act...

s.sch007a (1) An offence under section 50(2) or (3) of the...

s.sch007a (1) An offence under any of the following provisions of...

s.sch007a An offence under section 4 of the Aviation Security Act...

s.sch007a An offence under either of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 6 of the Child Abduction Act...

s.sch007a An offence under section 1 of the Prohibition of Female...

s.sch007a An offence under any of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 38B of the Terrorism Act 2000...

s.sch007a An offence under section 35 of the Tax Credits Act...

s.sch007a An offence under section 313 of the Mental Health (Care...

s.sch007a An offence under section 4 of the Criminal Law Act...

s.sch007a An offence under either of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a Any of the following offences under the Sexual Offences (Scotland)...

s.sch007a An offence under either of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 2 of the Abusive Behaviour and...

s.sch007a Any of the following offences at common law—

s.sch007a An offence under any of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 11 of the Criminal Law Amendment...

s.sch007a An offence under either of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 5 of the Sexual Offences Act...

s.sch007a An offence under section 4 of the Aviation Security Act...

s.sch007a An offence under Article 8 of the Homosexual Offences (Northern...

s.sch007a An offence under section 1 of the Prohibition of Female...

s.sch007a An offence under either of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under Article 121 of the Mental Health (Northern...

s.sch007a An offence under Article 15 of the Criminal Justice (Evidence,...

s.sch007a An offence under section 2 of the Computer Misuse Act...

s.sch007a An offence under any of the following provisions of the...

s.sch007a An offence under section 38B of the Terrorism Act 2000...

s.sch007a An offence under section 35 of the Tax Credits Act...

s.sch007a An offence under section 53 of the Sexual Offences Act...