SCHEDULE 2Transitory provisions
Custody for life where custodial sentence would have been required by SDAs8
1
This paragraph applies until the coming into force of section 61 of CJCSA 2000, where—
a
article 89 (sentences required by SDAs) applies; and
b
the offender is aged under 21 on conviction.
2
Where this paragraph applies, the references in article 89(2) and (4) to a sentence of life imprisonment are to be read as to a sentence of custody for life under F1section 272(2)(a) of the Sentencing Code, as applied by section 210A of AFA 2006.