Criminal Cases Review Commission (Information) Act 2016

s.1

Extension of powers to obtain documents and other material

s.1(1)

After section 18 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1995 insert—

s.1(2)

At the end of the heading to section 17 of that Act insert “ from those serving in public bodies ”.

s.1(3)

In section 25 of that Act (restrictions on onward disclosure without consent)—

s.1(3)(a)

in subsection (1) after “requirement is imposed under section 17” insert “ or by an order under section 18A ”;

s.1(3)(b)

in subsection (2)(a) after “section 17” insert “ or 18A ”.

s.2

Extent, commencement and short title

s.2(1)

This Act extends to England and Wales and Northern Ireland only.

s.2(2)

This Act comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it is passed.

s.2(3)

This Act may be cited as the Criminal Cases Review Commission (Information) Act 2016.