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Crime (Sentences) Act 1997

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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. Part I Previous MatchNext Match

    1. 1. Conditions relating to mandatory and minimum custodial sentences.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 2. Mandatory life sentence for second serious offence.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 3. Minimum of seven years for third class A drug trafficking offence.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 4. Minimum of three years for third domestic burglary.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 5. Appeals where previous convictions set aside.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 6. Certificates of convictions for purposes of Part I.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 7. Offences under service law.Previous MatchNext Match

  3. Part II Effect of custodial sentencesPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Chapter I Determinate sentencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8. Time to be served.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 9. Crediting of periods of remand in custody.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 9A. Provision supplementary to section 9.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Early releasePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 10. Early release on compassionate grounds.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 11. Award of early release days for good behaviour.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 12. Early release on Parole Board recommendation.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 13. Provisional early release days for remand prisoners.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Additional daysPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 14. Award of additional days for disciplinary offences.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 15. Provisional additional days for remand prisoners.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Supervision after releasePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 16. Release supervision orders.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 17. Breach of conditions of release supervision order.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 18. Powers of arrest and search warrants.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Special casesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 19. Young offenders.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 20. Sexual offenders.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 21. Violent offenders.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 22. Mentally disordered offenders.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 23. Fine defaulters and contemnors.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 24. Persons liable to removal from the United Kingdom.Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 25. Persons extradited to the United Kingdom.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 26. Continuity of sentencing.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 27. Interpretation of Chapter I.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Chapter II Life sentencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Sentence of detention during Her Majesty’s pleasure: review of minimum termPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 27A.Sentence of detention during Her Majesty’s pleasure imposed on a person under 18: application for minimum term reviewPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 27B.Power of High Court to reduce minimum termPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Release on licencePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 28. Duty to release certain life prisoners.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 28A.Murder or manslaughter: prisoner's non-disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 28B.Indecent images: prisoner's non-disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 29. Power to release other life prisoners.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 30. Power to release life prisoners on compassionate grounds.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Licences and recallPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 31. Duration and conditions of licences.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 31A.Imprisonment or detention for public protection: termination of licencesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 32. Recall of life prisoners while on licence.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 32ZA.Offence of remaining unlawfully at large after recallPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Release at the direction of Parole BoardPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 32ZB.Release at direction of Parole Board: timingPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Persons liable to removal from the United KingdomPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 32A.Removal of prisoners liable to removal from United KingdomPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 32B.Re-entry into United Kingdom of offender removed from prisonPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. Miscellaneous and supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 33. Life prisoners transferred to England and Wales.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 33A.Life prisoners also serving fixed-term sentencePrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 34. Interpretation of Chapter II.Previous MatchNext Match

  4. Part III Miscellaneous and supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Community sentencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 35. Fine defaulters: general.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 36. Fine defaulters under 25.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 37. Persistent petty offenders.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 38. Abolition of certain consent etc. requirements.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Driving disqualificationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 39. Offenders.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 40. Fine defaulters.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Transfer and repatriation of prisonersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 41. Transfer of prisoners within the British Islands.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 42. Repatriation of prisoners to the British Islands.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Young offendersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 43. Curfew orders.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 44. Long term detention.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 45. Publication of reports.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Mentally disordered offendersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 46. Power to make hospital and limitation directions.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 47. Power to specify hospital units.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 48. Offenders conditionally discharged from hospital.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 49. Other amendments of the 1983 Act.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. MiscellaneousPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 50. Disclosure of pre-sentence reports.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 51. Committals for sentence.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 52. Increased penalty for offence of indecency with children.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 53. Financial provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 54. General interpretation.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 55. Minor and consequential amendments.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 56. Transitional provisions, savings and repeals.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 57. Short title, commencement and extent.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      Transfer of prisoners within the British IslandsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Powers of transferPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Transfer of prisoners: generalPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.(1) The Secretary of State may, on the application of—...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Transfer of prisoners for trialPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.(1) If it appears to the Secretary of State that—...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Transfer of prisoners for other judicial purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.(1) If the Secretary of State is satisfied, in the...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Transfer of supervision of released prisonersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.(1) The Secretary of State may, on the application of...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Conditions of transfersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.(1) A transfer under this Part (other than a transfer...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Conditions of transfer under paragraph 1(2A)Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 5A.(1) A transfer under paragraph 1(2A) shall have effect subject...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Effect of transfersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. PreliminaryPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.(1) For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule,...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Restricted transfers: generalPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 7.(1) Where— (a) a person’s transfer under paragraph 1, 2...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Restricted transfers from England and Wales to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8.(1) Where a person’s transfer under paragraph 1(1)(a), 2(1)(a) or...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Restricted transfers between England and Wales and Scotland: further provision about supervision default ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8A.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a person's supervision is...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Restricted transfers from England and Wales to Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 9.(1) Where a person’s transfer under paragraph 1(1)(a), 2(1)(a) or...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Restricted transfers from Scotland to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 10.(1) Where a person’s transfer under paragraph 1(1)(a), 2(1)(a) or...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. Restricted transfers from Scotland to Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 11.(1) Where a person’s transfer under paragraph 1(1)(a), 2(1)(a) or...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. Restricted transfers from Northern Ireland to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 12.(1) Where a person’s transfer under paragraph 1(1)(a) or (2A)(a),...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. Restricted transfers from Northern Ireland to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 13.(1) Where a person’s transfer under paragraph 1(1)(a) or (2A)(a),...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. Restricted transfers between the United Kingdom and the Channel IslandsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 14.(1) Her Majesty may by Order in Council make, in...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. Unrestricted transfers: generalPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 15.(1) Where a person’s transfer under paragraph 1(1)(a) or (2)(a),...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. Transfers ceasing to be restrictedPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 16.Where a transfer under Part I of this Schedule ceases...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part III SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Prisoners unlawfully at largePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 17.(1) The following enactments (relating to the arrest and return...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Subsequent sentence in case of transferred prisonersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 18.(1) The power of a court in any part of...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Application to the Isle of ManPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 19.(1) Her Majesty may by Order in Council direct that...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Service of process issued in ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 19A.(1) Section 4 of the Summary Jurisdiction (Process) Act 1881...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Electronic monitoring in ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 19B.(1) Section 245C of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 20.(1) In this Schedule— " detention and training order” includes...Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Repatriation of prisoners to the British IslandsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. PreliminaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.Any reference in this Schedule to prisoners repatriated to any...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Prisoners repatriated to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 3.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Prisoners repatriated to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to— Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 6.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to— Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 7.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to prisoners repatriated to...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 8.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Prisoners repatriated to Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to— Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 10.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Prisoners repatriated to the IslandsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 11.(1) This paragraph applies where any Order in Council under...Previous MatchNext Match

    3. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      Transfers within the British Islands of responsibility for offenders conditionally discharged from hospitalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Amendments of the 1983 ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Transfers from England and Wales to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.After section 80 of the 1983 Act there shall be...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Transfers from England and Wales to Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.After section 81 of the 1983 Act there shall be...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Transfers from Northern Ireland to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.After section 82 of the 1983 Act there shall be...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Transfers from England and Wales to the IslandsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.After section 83 of the 1983 Act there shall be...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Transfers from the Islands to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.After section 85 of the 1983 Act there shall be...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Amendments of the 1984 ActPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Transfers from Scotland to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Transfers from Scotland to Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 7.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Transfers from Northern Ireland to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Transfers from the Islands to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 9.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Transfers from Scotland to the IslandsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 10.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match

      Minor and consequential amendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Army Act 1955 (c.18)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) After subsection (3) of section 70 of the Army...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Air Force Act 1955 (c.19)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) After subsection (3) of section 70 of the Air...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c.53)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) After subsection (1) of section 42 of the Naval...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c.37)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 4.After subsection (2) of section 16 of the Children and...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c.80)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) In subsection (2) of section 56 of the Criminal...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (c.19)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) In subsection (1) of section 50 of the Criminal...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Immigration Act 1971 (c.77)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 7.In subsection (4) of section 7 of the Immigration Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 (c.62)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 8.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      9. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c.53)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 9.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      10. Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c.43)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 10.(1) In subsection (4A) of section 82 of the 1980...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c.48)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 11.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      12. Mental Health Act 1983 (c.20)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 12.(1) In subsection (1) of section 37 of the 1983...Previous MatchNext Match

      13. Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c.33)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 13.At the end of subsection (2) of section 36 of...Previous MatchNext Match

      14. Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (c.4)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 14.In sub-paragraph (5) of paragraph 9 of Schedule 2 to...Previous MatchNext Match

      15. Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c.53)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 15.(1) In subsection (1) of section 1 of the 1991...Previous MatchNext Match

      16. Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 (c.9)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 16.(1) In section 10(4) of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings...Previous MatchNext Match

      17. Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c.33)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 17.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

    5. SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match

      Transitional provisions and savingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Sentences for offences committed before the commencement of Chapter I of Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Consecutive sentences for offences committed before and after that commencementPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Concurrent sentences for offences committed before and after that commencementPrevious MatchNext Match

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      4. Crediting of periods of remand in custodyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Duty to release certain life prisonersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) In relation to any time before the commencement of...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Life prisoners transferred to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Recall of life prisoners while on licencePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) Section 32(3) and (4) of this Act shall have...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Transfers of prisoners: generalPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      9. Transfers of prisoners from England and Wales to ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.(1) In relation to any person serving a determinate custodial...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. Transfers of prisoners from England and Wales to Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 10.(1) In relation to any person serving a determinate custodial...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. Transfers of prisoners from Scotland to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 11.(1) In relation to any prisoner sentenced on or after...Previous MatchNext Match

      12. Transfers of prisoners from Scotland to Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 12.(1) In relation to any prisoner sentenced on or after...Previous MatchNext Match

      13. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 13.In this Schedule— “life prisoner” has the same meaning as...Previous MatchNext Match

    6. SCHEDULE 6Previous MatchNext Match

      RepealsPrevious MatchNext Match

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