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Section 252: Maximum sentence

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

Part 10: Custodial sentences — CHAPTER 2: Offenders aged under 18

This section applies where the court imposes a sentence of detention under section 250 by virtue of—

section 251, or
section 311 (minimum sentence for certain offences involving firearms that are prohibited weapons).

The period of detention specified in the sentence must not exceed—

the maximum term of imprisonment with which the offence is punishable in the case of a person aged 21 or over, or
life, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life in the case of a person aged 21 or over.

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