THIRD GROUP OF PARTSDisposals

PART 10Custodial sentences

CHAPTER 3Adults aged under 21

Detention in a young offender institution: further provision

I1271Detention in a young offender institution: place of detention

1

An offender sentenced to detention in a young offender institution is to be detained in a young offender institution unless a direction under subsection (2) is in force in relation to the offender.

This is subject to section 22(2)(b) of the Prison Act 1952 (removal to hospital etc).

2

The Secretary of State may from time to time direct that an offender sentenced to detention in a young offender institution is to be detained in a prison instead of a young offender institution.