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Section 231: Length of discretionary custodial sentences: general provision

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

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

The custodial sentence must be for the shortest term (not exceeding the permitted maximum) that in the opinion of the court is commensurate with the seriousness of—

the offence, or
the combination of the offence and one or more offences associated with it.

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