Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 1:00 am on 14 October 2003.
moved Amendment No. 230ZA:
After Clause 283, insert the following new clause—
"DUTY OF PROBATION OFFICERS TO CONSULT WITH MAGISTRATES
It shall be the duty of the chief officer of each probation area—
(a) to establish consultation arrangements with local magistrates' courts committees and local communities,
(b) to assist the probation service in the performance of its duties of reducing offending, and
(c) to supervise offenders in the community."