Paragraph 258 I1

Section 29 of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 is amended as follows.

After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)

For the minimum sentence which applies where a person is convicted in England and Wales of an offence under section 28, see section 311 of the Sentencing Code.”

In subsection (11)(a), after “court” insert “ in Scotland ”.

After subsection (12) insert—

“(12A)

For the requirement for a court in England and Wales considering for the purposes of sentencing the seriousness of an offence under section 28 to treat certain matters as aggravating factors, see section 70 of the Sentencing Code.”