Part VCustodial sentences etc.

Chapter IGeneral provisions

Meaning of “custodial sentence”

76Meaning of “custodial sentence”

(1)

In this Act “custodial sentence” means—

(a)

a sentence of imprisonment (as to which, see section 89(1)(a) below);

(b)

a sentence of detention under section 90 or 91 below;

(c)

a sentence of custody for life under section 93 or 94 below;

(d)

a sentence of detention in a young offender institution (under section 96 below or otherwise); or

(e)

a detention and training order (under section 100 below).

(2)

In subsection (1) above “sentence of imprisonment” does not include a committal for contempt of court or any kindred offence.