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Article 2 Interpretation

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(1)

In this Order—

  • “the 2003 Act” means the Criminal Justice Act 2003,

  • “relevant violent or sexual offence” means an offence listed in Part 1 or 2 of Schedule 15 to the 2003 Act for which a sentence of life imprisonment may be imposed.

(2)

In this Order, a reference to a term of imprisonment is to be read as including a reference to a sentence falling within section 237(1)(b) of the 2003 Act.