Explanatory Notes

Armed Forces Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 52

8 November 2006

Commentary

First Group of Parts – Discipline

Part 8 – Sentencing Powers and Mandatory Etc Sentences
Chapter 6 – Mandatory etc Custodial Sentences for Certain Offences
Required sentences
Section 226: Third domestic burglary

452.Section 111 of the Sentencing Act requires an adult convicted of a third domestic burglary to be sentenced to at least three years’ imprisonment unless there are particular circumstances which would make this unjust. Subject to that exception, this section requires the Court Martial to impose such a sentence where it convicts an adult of a criminal conduct offence and section 111 of the Sentencing Act would apply if he were convicted by a civilian court of the corresponding offence.