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Section 161G: Income reduction orders: supplementary

Sentencing Act 2020 · 2020 c. 17View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 7: Financial orders and orders relating to property — Chapter 5: Income reduction orders

In this Chapter—

  • “income” means income chargeable to income tax within the meaning of the Income Tax Acts;

  • “monthly income” has the meaning given by section 161A(3);

  • “the offender’s excess monthly income” has the meaning given by section 161A(2);

  • “primary legislation” means—an Act of Parliament,an Act of the Scottish Parliament,a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru, orNorthern Ireland legislation.

The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the definition of “income” in subsection (1).

Regulations under this Chapter may amend primary legislation.

Regulations under this Chapter are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.

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