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Section 305: Suspended sentences: interpretation

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

Part 10: Custodial sentences — CHAPTER 5: Suspended sentences

In this Chapter—

  • “the operational period”, in relation to a suspended sentence, means the period specified under—

    (a)section 288(1), or

    (b)paragraph 13(1)(d)(iii) of Schedule 16 (extension of operational period on breach of order);

  • “sentence of imprisonment” does not include a committal for contempt of court or any kindred offence;

  • “the supervision period”, in relation to a suspended sentence, means the period (if any) specified under— but subject to section 288(5) (extension to allow completion of unpaid work requirement) and paragraph 22A of Schedule 16 (termination of supervision period).

    (a)section 288(3),

    (b)section 294 (review of order), or

    (c)paragraph 13(1)(d)(ii) of Schedule 16 (extension of supervision period on breach of order),

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