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Section 221: Overview of Part

Sentencing Act 2020 · 2020 c. 17View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 10: Custodial sentences — CHAPTER 1: Custody: general provisions

Chapter 2 is about the kinds of custodial sentence that are available for an offender aged under 18—

detention and training orders (sections 233 to 248);
sentences of detention under section 250, including life sentences (and see sections 258 and 258A);
special sentences of detention for certain offenders of particular concern (section 252A);
extended sentences of detention (sections 254 to 257);
detention during Her Majesty's pleasure for murder etc where the offender is under 18 at the time of the offence (section 259).

Chapter 3 is about the kinds of custodial sentence that are available for an offender aged 18, 19 or 20—

sentences of detention in a young offender institution (sections 262 to 271), including—
suspended sentences,
special sentences for offenders of particular concern, ...
extended sentences; and
serious terrorism sentences,
sentences of custody for life (sections 272 to 276).

Chapter 4 is about imprisonment in the case of an adult aged at least 21 at the time of conviction, including—

suspended sentences,
special sentences for offenders of particular concern,
extended sentences,
serious terrorism sentences, and
imprisonment for life.

Chapter 5 is about suspended sentences.

Chapter 6 is about dangerous offenders.

Chapter 7 is about mandatory minimum sentences.

Chapter 8 is about life sentences and in particular about when minimum term orders and whole life orders must be passed.

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.

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