(1)This section applies where, in dealing with an offender for an offence, a court passes a sentence of imprisonment.
(2)A suspended sentence order (see section 286) is available in relation to that sentence if the term of the sentence of imprisonment is—
(a)at least 14 days, but
(b)not more than 2 years.
(3)But a suspended sentence order is not available in relation to that sentence if—
(a)the sentence of imprisonment is one of two or more sentences imposed on the same occasion which are to be served consecutively, and
(b)the terms of those sentences are in aggregate more than 2 years.
(4)For provision about suspended sentences, see Chapter 5 .
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 277 modified by 2006 c. 52, s. 200(1)(b) (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 19 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 277 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2