Part 3Prosecution and punishment of terrorist offences
Sentencing
I131Sentences for offences with a terrorist connection: Scotland
1
This section applies where in Scotland, in relation to an offence specified in Schedule 2 (offences where terrorist connection to be considered)—
a
it is libelled in an indictment, and
b
proved,
that the offence has been aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.
2
Where this section applies, the court must take the aggravation into account in determining the appropriate sentence.
3
Where the sentence imposed by the court in respect of the offence is different from that which the court would have imposed if the offence had not been aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection, the court must state the extent of, and the reasons for, the difference.
4
For the purposes of this section, evidence from a single source is sufficient to prove that an offence has been aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.
5
This section has effect in relation only to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.