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Section 324: Life sentences: interpretation

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

Part 10: Custodial sentences — CHAPTER 8: Effect of life sentences

In this Chapter—

  • “the early release provisions” means section 28(5) to (8) of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997;

  • “life sentence” means—

    (a)a sentence of imprisonment for life,

    (b)a sentence of detention for life or during Her Majesty's pleasure (see sections 250 and 259), or

    (c)a sentence of custody for life (see sections 272 and 275);

  • “minimum term order” and “minimum term” have the meanings given by section 321(4);

  • “whole life order” has the meaning given by section 321(5).

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