Written question asked by Andrew Miller (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 December 2000. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will commence the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000 and Part II of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000.

Answer: Mr. Miller: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will commence the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000 and Part II of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000. [143685] Mr. Straw: We are implementing both these important measures as quickly as possible because of the important equality and child protection measures they contain. The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000 will be commenced in England and Wales, and Northern Ireland, on 8 January 2001. Commencement in Scotland is a matter for the Scottish Executive. Part II of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act will be commenced in England and Wales, and Northern Ireland, on 11 January 2001.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 360 c123W; 143685
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Children Protection Sexual offences
Legislation: Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000; Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000
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