But a deferment order is not available to a magistrates' court dealing with an offender in respect of an offence for which section 85(1)(a) (compulsory referral conditions) requires the court to make a referral order.
Section 4: Availability of deferment order
Sentencing Act 2020 · 2020 c. 17View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 2: Powers exercisable before passing sentence — CHAPTER 1: Deferment of sentence
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