THIRD GROUP OF PARTSDisposals

PART 10Custodial sentences

CHAPTER 8Effect of life sentences

I1C1324Life sentences: interpretation

In this Chapter—

  • “the early release provisions” means section 28(5) to (8) of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997;

  • “life sentence” means—

    1. a

      a sentence of imprisonment for life,

    2. b

      a sentence of detention for life or during Her Majesty's pleasure (see sections 250 and 259), or

    3. 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).