THIRD GROUP OF PARTSDisposals
PART 10Custodial sentences
CHAPTER 1Custody: general provisions
Introductory
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1
This Chapter applies generally for the purposes of determining whether a custodial sentence should be passed and, if so, what its term should be.
In particular—
a
section 222 defines “custodial sentence”;
b
sections 227 and 228 make provision about when a custodial sentence is not available or subject to restrictions;
c
section 229 permits a magistrates' court to impose imprisonment for less than the term specified;
d
sections 230 to 232 make provision about how a court should decide whether to impose a custodial sentence and the term of such a sentence.
2
Chapter 2 is about the kinds of custodial sentence that are available for an offender aged under 18—
a
detention and training orders (sections 233 to 248);
b
sentences of detention under section 250, including life sentences (and see section 258);
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special sentences of detention for terrorist offenders of particular concern (section 252A);
c
extended sentences of detention (sections 254 to 257);
d
detention during Her Majesty's pleasure for murder etc where the offender is under 18 at the time of the offence (section 259).
3
Chapter 3 is about the kinds of custodial sentence that are available for an offender aged 18, 19 or 20—
a
sentences of detention in a young offender institution (sections 262 to 271), including—
i
suspended sentences,
ii
special sentences for offenders of particular concern, and
iii
extended sentences;
b
sentences of custody for life (sections 272 to 276).
4
Chapter 4 is about imprisonment in the case of an adult aged at least 21 at the time of conviction, including—
a
suspended sentences,
b
special sentences for offenders of particular concern,
c
extended sentences, and
d
imprisonment for life.
5
Chapter 5 is about suspended sentences.
6
Chapter 6 is about dangerous offenders.
7
Chapter 7 is about mandatory minimum sentences.
8
Chapter 8 is about life sentences and in particular about when minimum term orders and whole life orders must be passed.
9
Chapter 9 contains certain provisions about administration of custodial sentences and includes certain powers and duties of a sentencing court that are relevant to an offender's release from custody.