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Section 279: Extended sentence of imprisonment for certain violent, sexual or terrorism offences: persons 21 or over

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

Part 10: Custodial sentences — CHAPTER 4: Adults aged 21 and over

An extended sentence of imprisonment is a sentence of imprisonment the term of which is equal to the aggregate of—

the appropriate custodial term (see section 281), and
a further period (the “extension period”) for which the offender is to be subject to a licence.

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