Explanatory note

This Order provides for the commencement, except for certain purposes, of all the remaining provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 not already in force (see S.I.’s 1991/2208 and 2706) with the exception of sections 12 and 13 (curfew orders and electronic monitoring).

The provisions listed in Schedule 1 to the Order come into force on 1st April 1992 and those listed in Schedule 2 on 1st October 1992. Section 62(1) of the 1991 Act, which comes into force on 1st October 1992, makes transitory provision pending the provision by local authorities of secure accommodation for juveniles, which will cease to have effect on such day as the Secretary of State may by order thereunder appoint. Article 2(5) brings into force on that day the minor supplemental provisions listed in Schedule 3 consequential on the making of such an order.