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Section 51 Restrictions on exercise of functions

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

The Commissioner must not exercise any of his functions in relation to—

(a)

a particular victim or witness;

(b)

the bringing or conduct of particular proceedings;

(c)

anything done or omitted to be done by a person acting in a judicial capacity or on the instructions of or on behalf of such a person.

Notes on Part 3B

Textual amendments

F1

Pt. 3 Ch. 3 renumbered as Pt. 3B (13.8.2026) by Victims and Courts Act 2026 (c. 19), s. 18(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(3); S.I. 2026/918, reg. 2(b)(ii)

F2

Pt. 3B heading inserted (13.8.2026) by Victims and Courts Act 2026 (c. 19), s. 18(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(3); S.I. 2026/918, reg. 2(b)(ii)