# Sentencing Act 2020, Section 254: Extended sentence for certain violent, sexual or terrorism offences


An extended sentence of detention under this section is a sentence of detention the term of which is equal to the aggregate of—
(a) the appropriate custodial term (see section 256), and
(b) a further period (the “extension period”) for which the offender is to be subject to a licence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/17/section/254 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sentencing-act-2020/section-254
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