324Life sentences: interpretationE+W
In this Chapter—
“the early release provisions” means section 28(5) to (8) of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997;
“life sentence” means—
(a)a sentence of imprisonment for life,
(b)a sentence of detention for life or during Her Majesty's pleasure (see sections 250 and 259), or
(c)a sentence of custody for life (see sections 272 and 275);
“minimum term order” and “minimum term” have the meanings given by section 321(4);
“whole life order” has the meaning given by section 321(5).
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 321-324 modified by 2006 c. 52, s. 261A (as inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 60 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 324 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2