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Paragraph 3 Out-of-court undertakingsI1

England, Wales and Scotland Not yet in force

(1)

This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State considers that a person has committed, or is likely to commit, an offence under section 78 or 79.

(2)

The Secretary of State may accept an undertaking from the person as to the person’s future activity, if the Secretary of State considers that compliance with the undertaking would tend to avoid the commission by the person of an offence (or further offence) under section 78 or 79.

(3)

The Secretary of State must publish details of any undertaking accepted under this paragraph.

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Commencement

I1

Sch. 5 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 99(1)