Armed Forces Act 2006
2006 CHAPTER 52
Commentary
First Group of Parts – Discipline
Part 9 – Sentencing: Principles and Procedures
Chapter 2 – Principles and Procedures applying to Service Courts only
Custodial sentences and service detention
Section 261: Length of discretionary custodial sentences: general provision
517.Where a service court passes a custodial sentence (other than one fixed by law, or one required by section 219(2) or 221(2)), this section requires the sentence to be for the shortest term commensurate with the seriousness of the offence, or the combination of the offence and any associated offences (see paragraph 483 above), unless Chapter 6 of Part 8 requires a longer term. The section reflects section 153 of the 2003 Act.
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