81.Section 14 (along with paragraph 28 of Schedule 4) adds to the functions of youth offending teams, originally set by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, to take account of their specific new responsibilities in respect of referral orders (which include the setting up of youth offender panels and the keeping of records of an offender’s compliance with the terms of his contract).
Commentary on Sections Part I: Referrals to youth offender panels Section 14: Functions of youth offending teams