must be of a kind that would otherwise not be carried out

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hello everyone,

Community service
Community service may be an element of a suspended sentence or a condition for release on parole. The offender has to perform unpaid work for a public institution or an institution promoting pub-
lic welfare. Such institutions may be sports clubs, churches, drop-in centres, residential schools for
14-18-year-olds, museums, theatres, second-hand shops, and youth associations.

The work must be of a kind that would otherwise not be carried out. The hours of work required are between 30 and 240, and the work must be carried out during the offender’s leisure time within four to twelve months.

Does the phrase in question imply that no other people would carry out the work, except for offenders?

Thank you.

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It implies that it wouldn’t be done unless the offenders were there to do it.

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