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Section 282: Extended sentences for offences committed before 4 April 2005

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

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

In section 280(1)(a) and section 281(4)(b), references to a specified offence, a specified violent offence, a specified sexual offence and a specified terrorism offence include an offence that—

was abolished before 4 April 2005, and
would have constituted such an offence if committed on the day on which the offender is convicted of the offence.

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