52 Duty to give reasons for and to explain effect of sentence
Sentencing Act 2020 (2020 c 17) | Legislation

Chapter 5
Duties to Explain or Give Reasons

52  Duty to give reasons for and to explain effect of sentence

(1)     A court passing sentence on an offender has the duties in subsections (2) and (3).

(2)     The court must state in open court, in ordinary language and in general terms, the court's reasons for deciding on the sentence.

(3)     The court must explain to the offender in ordinary language—

(a)     the effect of the sentence,

(b)     the effects of non-compliance with any order that the offender is required to comply with

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