Section 132: Minimum term.

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 · 1980 c. 43View on legislation.gov.uk

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980
- Section 131: Remand of accused already in custody.
- Section 133: Consecutive terms of imprisonment.

Part VII: Miscellaneous and Supplementary

A magistrates' court shall not impose imprisonment for less than 5 days.

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