Commentary on Sections Part 1: Probation Services Section 4: Restrictions on certain arrangements under section 3
38.Section 4 places a restriction on the ability of the Secretary of State to make contractual or other arrangements under section 3(2).
39.Subsection (1) states that contractual or other arrangements relating to restricted probation provision may be made only with a probation trust or other public body.
40.Subsection (2) defines restricted probation provision as the giving of assistance to courts in determining the appropriate sentence to pass, or making any other decision, in respect of a person charged with or convicted of an offence.