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Section 279 Extended sentence of imprisonment for certain violent, sexual or terrorism offences: persons 21 or overI1

An extended sentence of imprisonment is a sentence of imprisonment the term of which is equal to the aggregate of—

(a)

the appropriate custodial term (see section 281), and

(b)

a further period (the “extension period”) for which the offender is to be subject to a licence.

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Commencement

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S. 279 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2