231 Length of discretionary custodial sentences: general provision
Sentencing Act 2020 (2020 c 17) | Legislation

231  Length of discretionary custodial sentences: general provision

(1)     Subsection (2) applies where a court passes a custodial sentence in respect of an offence.

This is subject to subsections (3) to (6).

(2)     The custodial sentence must be for the shortest term (not exceeding the permitted maximum) that in the opinion of the court is commensurate with the seriousness of—

(a)     the offence, or

(b)     the combination of the offence and one or more offences associated with

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