# The Sex Offenders Act 1997 (Northern Ireland) Order 2001, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order modifies section 5A of the Sex Offenders Act 1997 to provide for a court to have the power to make a restraining order when sentencing a sex offender.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1853/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sex-offenders-act-1997-northern-ireland-order-2001/note
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