Sentencing Act 2020

Detention in a young offender institution: further provisionE+W
271Detention in a young offender institution: place of detentionE+W

(1)An offender sentenced to detention in a young offender institution is to be detained in a young offender institution unless a direction under subsection (2) is in force in relation to the offender.

This is subject to section 22(2)(b) of the Prison Act 1952 (removal to hospital etc).

(2)The Secretary of State may from time to time direct that an offender sentenced to detention in a young offender institution is to be detained in a prison instead of a young offender institution.

Commencement Information

I1S. 271 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2