Explanatory note

This Order brings into force Part I of, and Schedule 1 to, the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999. These provisions enable, and in some circumstances require, courts to refer young offenders who have been convicted of certain offences to youth offender panels. It also commences a number of minor and consequential amendments and transitional provisions relating to such panels. All of the above provisions come into force on 26th June 2000.