Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Report (3rd Day) – in the House of Lords at 4:14 pm on 15 December 2021.
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar:
Moved by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
67: Clause 100, page 87, line 11, leave out from “90(8)” to end of line 12Member’s explanatory statementThis Amendment provides for regulations under Clauses 81(8) and 90(8) to be subject to the affirmative procedure whether they increase or decrease the maximum number of hours a person may be required to work or attend at a place pursuant to a caution.
68: Clause 100, page 87, line 15, after “increase” insert “or decrease”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment provides for regulations under Clauses 82(3) and 91(3) to be subject to the affirmative procedure if they increase or decrease the maximum amount of a financial penalty pursuant to a caution by more than is necessary to reflect changes in the value of money.
Amendments 67 and 68 agreed.
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