Article 2 InterpretationF1I1I2
England and Wales
In this Order “the 2003 Act” means the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
A sentence is a “relevant sentence” for the purposes of this Order if—
in a case where it is one of two or more consecutive sentences, the terms of those sentences are in aggregate less than 5 years,
in a case where it is one of two or more sentences which are wholly or partly concurrent, the term of each of those sentences is less than 5 years, or
in any other case, the term of the sentence is less than 5 years.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Order revoked (1.10.2026 except in relation to a sentence mentioned in reg. 6 or to sentences for excluded offences listed in Sch. and with phased commencement in accordance with regs. 3, 4 in relation to a person serving a sentence imposed before that date) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 23(10), 49(1) (with s. 23(12)-(15)); S.I. 2026/953, regs. 2(b), 3-6, Sch.
Commencement
- I1
Art. 2 in force at 10.9.2024 for specified purposes, see art. 1(2)(a)
- I2
Art. 2 in force at 22.10.2024 in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(b)