s 257 Pre-sentence reports: supplementary
(1) In section 256 and this section “ pre-sentence report ” has the meaning given by section 31(1) of the Sentencing Code . (2) In section 31(1) of that Code as applied by this section, “ an appropriate officer ” includes any registered social worker (as well as any person who is an appropriate officer within the meaning given by section 31(2) of that Code ). (3) In this section “ registered social worker ” means a person registered as a social worker in a register maintained by— (a) Social Work England; (b) the Care Council for Wales; (c) the Scottish Social Services Council; or (d) the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. (4) Section 32(1) to (4) and (6) of the Sentencing Code (disclosure of reports) apply in relation to a pre-sentence report obtained by a court for the purposes of section 256 of this Act as they apply in relation to a report obtained by a court for the purposes of section 30 of that Code .