4Objects of Act

#### 4 Objects of Act 4 Objects of Act > > (1) The objects of this Act are to ensure that— > > > > > (a) persons on remand or subject to control take their places in the community as soon as possible as persons who will observe the law, > > > > > (b) in the administration of this Act, sufficient resources are available to enable the object referred to in paragraph (a) to be achieved, and > > > > > (c) satisfactory relationships are preserved or developed between persons on remand or subject to control and their families. > > > (2) In the administration of this Act— > > > > > (a) the welfare and interests of persons on remand or subject to control shall be given paramount consideration, and > > > > > (b) it shall be recognised that the punishment for an offence imposed by a court is the only punishment for that offence.