Paragraph 16 I1

Section 222 (offenders aged under 18: certain violent or sexual offences) is amended as follows.

In subsection (1), in paragraph (d) for the words from “section 221” to the end substitute “ section 226(2) of the 2003 Act (as applied by section 221(2) of this Act) to impose a sentence of detention for life. ”

For subsection (2) substitute—

“(2)

Section 228(2) to (5) of the 2003 Act apply in relation to the offender.”

In subsection (3)—

After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)

The power conferred by section 228(7) of the 2003 Act includes power to amend section 228(2A) as applied by this section.”