Section 61: Sentencing guidelines: extended sentences , serious terrorism sentences and life sentences

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

Part 4: Exercise of court's discretion — CHAPTER 2: Sentencing guidelines

In determining the appropriate custodial term for the purposes of section 268C(2)(b) or 282C(2)(b) (serious terrorism sentences: appropriate custodial term exceeding 14-year minimum), section 60 applies to the court as it applies to a court in determining the sentence for an offence.

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