SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 21Determination of minimum term in relation to mandatory life sentence

Interpretation

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In this Schedule—

  • “child” means a person under 18 years;

  • “mandatory life sentence” means a life sentence passed in circumstances where the sentence is fixed by law;

  • “minimum term”, in relation to a mandatory life sentence, means the part of the sentence to be specified in an order under section 269(2);

  • “whole life order” means an order under subsection (4) of section 269.