251Exercise of power to impose sentence of detention under section 250E+W
(1)Subsection (2) applies where a sentence of detention under section 250 is available by virtue of section 249(1).
(2)The court may impose such a sentence if it is of the opinion that neither a youth rehabilitation order nor a detention and training order is suitable.
(3)This is subject to (in particular) section 230 (threshold for imposing discretionary custodial sentence) and section 231 (length of discretionary custodial sentences: general provision).
Commencement Information
I1S. 251 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2