Section 250: Sentence of detention: offender convicted of certain serious offences

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

Sentencing Act 2020
- Section 249: Sentence of detention under section 250: availability
- Section 251: Exercise of power to impose sentence of detention under section 250

Part 10: Custodial sentences — CHAPTER 2: Offenders aged under 18

A sentence of detention under this section is a sentence requiring the offender to be detained for the period specified in the sentence.

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