Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17)

THIRD GROUP OF PARTS U.K. Disposals

PART 10 U.K. Custodial sentences

CHAPTER 4 E+W Adults aged 21 and over

Extended sentences E+W

279 Extended sentence of imprisonment for certain violent, sexual or terrorism offences: persons 21 or over E+W

An extended sentence of imprisonment is a sentence of imprisonment the term of which is equal to the aggregate of—

(a) the appropriate custodial term (see section 281), and

(b) a further period (the “extension period”) for which the offender is to be subject to a licence.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 279 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2