THIRD GROUP OF PARTSDisposals

PART 10Custodial sentences

C1CHAPTER 5Suspended sentences

Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
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Pt. 10 Ch. 5 applied (with modifications) by 2006 s. 52, ss. 200-207, Sch. 7 (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 paras. 19-26 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

Interpretation

I1305Suspended sentences: interpretation

In this Chapter—

  • “the operational period”, in relation to a suspended sentence, means the period specified under—

    1. a

      section 288(1), or

    2. b

      paragraph 13(1)(d)(iii) of Schedule 16 (extension of operational period on breach of order);

  • “sentence of imprisonment” does not include a committal for contempt of court or any kindred offence;

  • “the supervision period”, in relation to a suspended sentence, means the period (if any) specified under—

    1. a

      section 288(3),

    2. b

      section 294 (review of order), or

    3. c

      paragraph 13(1)(d)(ii) of Schedule 16 (extension of supervision period on breach of order),

    but subject to section 288(5) (extension to allow completion of unpaid work requirement).