117 Interpretation of Part 7
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (2008 c 4) | Legislation

117  Interpretation of Part 7

(1)     In this Part—

“the appropriate date” has the meaning given by section 100(5);

“country” includes territory;

“custodial sentence” means—

(a)     a sentence of imprisonment, any other sentence or order mentioned in [section 222(1) of the Sentencing Code] (as in force at any time after the passing of this Act) or any corresponding sentence or order imposed or made under [any enactment passed before that section came into force], or

(b)     a relevant service sentence (see subsection (2) below);

“home address” has the meaning given by section 108(5);

“hospital order” means—

(a)     an order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (c 20) or section 60 of the Mental Health Act 1959 (c 72), or

(b)     any other order providing for the admission of a person to hospital following a finding

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