Section 324 Life sentences: interpretationI1C1

In this Chapter—

• “the early release provisions” means section 28(5) to (8) of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997;

• “life sentence” means—

  1. (a)

     a sentence of imprisonment for life,

  2. (b)

     a sentence of detention for life or during Her Majesty's pleasure (see sections 250 and 259), or

  3. (c)

     a sentence of custody for life (see sections 272 and 275);

• “minimum term order” and “minimum term” have the meanings given by section 321(4);

• “whole life order” has the meaning given by section 321(5).