Explanatory note

This Order amends the Crime and Disorder Strategies (Prescribed Descriptions) Order 1998 by adding the chief officer of the local fire brigade and the British Transport Police to article 3 of that Order, which prescribes descriptions of persons or bodies, at least one of each of which must be invited by local authorities and chief officers of police to participate in the formulation and implementation of strategies for the reduction of crime and disorder within local government areas.