Title and introductory text
2023 No. 767
Rehabilitation Of Offenders, England And Wales
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023
Made
5th July 2023
Coming into force
6th July 2023
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 4(4) and 10(1) of, and paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, makes the following Order.
In accordance with section 10(2) of that Act, a draft of the instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Propose a change1 Citation, commencement and extent
(1) This Order may be cited as the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023 and comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made.
(2) This Order extends to England and Wales only.
Propose a change2 Amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
(1) Schedule 1 to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 is amended as follows.
(2) In Part 1 (professions), after paragraph 18, insert—
19. Chartered management accountant.
20. Notary public of England and Wales.
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(3) In Part 2 (offices, employments and work), after paragraph 43, insert—
45. Fire and rescue authority employees.
46. Justice system intermediaries who are commissioned on behalf of His Majesty’s Government through an approved scheme or contracted service in force, such as the Ministry of Justice Witness Intermediary Scheme or His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service Appointed Intermediary Services.
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(4) In Part 4 (interpretation)—
(a) after the definition of “chartered legal executive” insert—
“chartered management accountant” means a member, registered student or affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
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(b) after the definition of “court security officers” insert—
“fire and rescue authority” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;
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(c) after the definition of “members of the judiciary” insert—
“notary public of England and Wales” means a notary who is appointed by the Court of Faculties of the Archbishop of Canterbury in accordance with rules made by the Master of the Faculties;
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(d) after the definition of “judicial appointment” insert—
“justice system intermediary” means a person acting as an impartial communication specialist for vulnerable people, with respect to or in connection with the justice system, who provides assistance with communication needs and helps enable effective participation in proceedings;
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(e) omit the definitions of “proprietor” and “independent school”.
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