311 Minimum sentence for certain offences involving firearms that are prohibited weapons
Sentencing Act 2020 (2020 c 17) | Legislation

Chapter 7
Minimum Sentences for Particular Offences

Minimum sentence for single offence

311  Minimum sentence for certain offences involving firearms that are prohibited weapons

(1)     This section applies where—

(a)     a person is convicted of an offence listed in Schedule 20 (certain offences involving firearms that are prohibited weapons), and

(b)     the offender was aged 16 or over when the offence was committed.

(2)     The court must impose an appropriate custodial sentence for a term

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