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In forceMeaning of conviction
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6 Meaning of conviction
For this Act, a person is convicted of an offence if—
(a)
the person is convicted of the offence, whether summarily or on indictment; or
(b)
the person is charged with the offence and a court finds the person guilty of the offence.
Examples for par (b)
1 the court makes an order under the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005, s 17 (Non‑conviction orders—general)
2 the court makes an order under the Children and Young People Act 1999, s 98 (Disposition without proceeding to conviction)
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