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Section 254: Extended sentence for certain violent, sexual or terrorism offences

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

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

An extended sentence of detention under this section is a sentence of detention the term of which is equal to the aggregate of—

the appropriate custodial term (see section 256), and
a further period (the “extension period”) for which the offender is to be subject to a licence.

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