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General sentencing principles General sentencing principles

United Kingdom

  1. 237Duty to have regard to purposes of sentencing etc
  2. 238Deciding the seriousness of an offence
  3. 239Reduction in sentences for guilty pleas
  4. 240Increase in sentence for racial or religious aggravation
  5. 241Increase in sentence for aggravation related to disability , sexual orientation or transgender identity

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

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Act expires on 15.12.2022 by virtue of s. 382 (as substituted (15.12.2021) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), ss. 1(1), 24(2)(a)) (subject to power to continue in s. 382(2)(3) as so substituted)

Notes on Part 9

Modifications

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Pt. 9 modified (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2041), art. 1, s. 163