# Sentencing Act 2020, Section 261: Detention in pursuance of extended sentence


Detention under section 254 (extended sentence of detention) is to be in a place and under conditions determined by, or by a person authorised for the purpose by, the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/17/section/261 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sentencing-act-2020/section-261
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