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(1)Part 12 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) (sentencing) is amended as follows.
(2)In section 195 (interpretation of terms used in Chapter 3), for the definition of “sentence of imprisonment” there is substituted—
““sentence of imprisonment” does not include a sentence of imprisonment passed in respect of a summary conviction for an offence under section 6(1) or (2) of the Bail Act 1976.”
(3)In section 237 (meaning of “fixed-term prisoner” for purposes of Chapter 6), after subsection (1) there is inserted—
“(1A)In subsection (1)(a) “sentence of imprisonment” does not include a sentence of imprisonment passed in respect of a summary conviction for an offence under section 6(1) or (2) of the Bail Act 1976.”
(4)In section 257 (additional days for disciplinary offences), after subsection (2) there is inserted—
“(3)For the purposes of this section “fixed-term prisoner” includes a person serving a sentence of imprisonment passed in respect of an offence under section 6(1) or (2) of the Bail Act 1976.”
(5)In section 258 (early release for fine defaulters and contemnors), after subsection (1) there is inserted—
“(1A)This section also applies to a person serving a sentence of imprisonment passed in respect of a summary conviction for an offence under section 6(1) or (2) of the Bail Act 1976.”
(6)In section 305(1) (interpretation of Part 12), in paragraph (c) of the definition of “sentence of imprisonment”, at the end there is inserted “(including contempt of court or any kindred offence)”.
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