Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52)

Part 8 U.K. Sentencing Powers and Mandatory etc Sentences

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 8 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2041), art. 1, rule 128(2)

Chapter 5 U.K. Young Offenders: Custodial Sentences Available to Service Courts

Prohibition on imposing imprisonment on persons under 18 U.K.

208 Prohibition on imposing imprisonment on persons under [F1 21] U.K.

A person who is aged under [F2 21] when convicted of an offence by the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court shall not be sentenced to imprisonment for the offence.

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in s. 208 heading substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 28(b) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F2 Word in s. 208 substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 28(a) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Commencement Information

I1 S. 208 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I2 S. 208 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Detention for certain serious offences U.K.

209 Offenders under 18 convicted of certain serious offences: [F3 detention] for specified period U.K.

(1) Subsection (5) (power to pass sentence of detention) applies where—

(a) a person aged under 18 is convicted by the Court Martial of an offence under section 42 (criminal conduct); and

(b) the case is within any of subsections (2) to (4).

(2) The case is within this subsection if the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales is under that law—

(a) an offence punishable in the case of an offender aged [F4 21] or over with imprisonment for 14 years or more; and

(b) not an offence the sentence for which is fixed by law;

[F5 and the case does not fall within section 221 or 227 (see subsections (4), (5B) and (5C)).]

(3) The case is within this subsection if the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales is an offence under—

(a) section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42) (sexual assault);

(b) section 13 of that Act (child sex offences committed by children or young persons);

(c) section 25 of that Act (sexual activity with a child family member); or

(d) section 26 of that Act (inciting a child family member to engage in sexual activity);

[F6 and the case does not fall within section 221 (see subsection (5B)).]

(4) The case is within this subsection if [F7 —

(a) it falls within section 227(1) (certain firearms offences), and

(b) the court is of the opinion mentioned in section 227(2) (exceptional circumstances justifying not imposing the required sentence).]

(5) Where this subsection applies, the court may pass a sentence of detention under this section if it is of the opinion that none of the other methods by which the offender may legally be dealt with is suitable.

[F8 (5A) Subsection (5D) (duty to pass sentence of detention) applies where—

(a) a person aged under 18 is convicted by the Court Martial of an offence under section 42 (criminal conduct); and

(b) the case is within subsection (5B) or (5C).

(5B) The case is within this subsection if it falls within section 221 (life sentence for certain dangerous offenders aged under 18).

(5C) The case is within this subsection if—

(a) it falls within section 227(1) (certain firearms offences), and

(b) the Court Martial is not of the opinion mentioned in section 227(2) (exceptional circumstances justifying not imposing the required sentence).

(5D) Where this subsection applies, the court must pass a sentence of detention under this section.]

(6) A sentence of detention under this section is a sentence that the offender be detained for such period (not exceeding the maximum term of imprisonment with which the offence under section 42 is punishable in the case of a person aged [F9 21] or over) as may be specified in the sentence.

(7) Subsections (5) [F10 , (5D)] and (6) are subject to (in particular)—

• F11 ...

• sections 260 and 261 (general restrictions on custodial sentences).

Textual Amendments

F3 Word in s. 209 heading substituted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 123(3)(a) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

F4 Word in s. 209(2)(a) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 29(2) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F5 Words in s. 209(2) inserted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 123(3)(b) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

F6 Words in s. 209(3) inserted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 123(3)(c) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

F7 S. 209(4)(a)(b) substituted for words (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 123(3)(d) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

F8 S. 209(5A)-(5D) inserted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 123(3)(e) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

F9 Word in s. 209(6) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 29(3) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F10 Word in s. 209(7) inserted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 123(3)(f)(i) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

F11 Words in s. 209(7) omitted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by virtue of Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 123(3)(f)(ii) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

Commencement Information

I3 S. 209 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I4 S. 209 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

210 Detention under section 209: place of detention etc U.K.

(1) A person sentenced to be detained under section 209 is liable to be detained in such place, and under such conditions, as may be determined by the Secretary of State or by such other person as may be authorised by him for the purpose.

(2) A person detained in pursuance of a sentence under section 209 shall be deemed to be in legal custody.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 S. 210 modified (E.W.) (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), ss. 245(1)(2)(d)(4), 416(1) (with ss. 2, 245(3), 398(1), 406, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Commencement Information

I5 S. 210 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I6 S. 210 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

[F12 210A Offenders under 21: offences other than murder; discretionary custody for life U.K.

(1) This section applies where a person aged at least 18 but under 21 is convicted by the Court Martial of an offence—

(a) for which the sentence is not fixed by law, but

(b) which is punishable in the case of a person aged 21 or over with imprisonment for life.

(2) If the court considers that a sentence for life would be appropriate, it is to sentence the offender to custody for life under section 272(2)(a) of the Sentencing Code.

(3) Sections 260 (threshold for imposing discretionary custodial sentence) and 261 (length of discretionary custodial sentence: general provision), in particular, apply for the purposes of subsection (2).

Textual Amendments

F12 Ss. 210A, 210B inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 30 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3 S. 210A modified (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), ss. 1, 5(2)(3) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

210B Offenders under 21: power to impose detention in a young offender institution U.K.

(1) A sentence of detention in a young offender institution is available to the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court dealing with an offender for an offence where—

(a) the offender is aged at least 18 but under 21 when convicted,

(b) the offence is punishable with imprisonment in the case of a person aged 21 or over, and

(c) the court is not required to pass a sentence of—

(i) detention at Her Majesty's pleasure, or

(ii) custody for life.

(2) The maximum term of detention in a young offender institution that a court may impose for an offence is the same as the maximum term of imprisonment that it may impose for the offence in the case of a person aged 21 or over.

(3) The minimum term of a sentence of detention in a young offender institution is 21 days.]

Textual Amendments

F12 Ss. 210A, 210B inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 30 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 S. 210B modified (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), ss. 1, 5(2)(3) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

Detention and training orders U.K.

211 Offenders under 18: detention and training orders U.K.

(1) Where—

(a) a person aged under 18 is convicted by the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court of an offence which is punishable with imprisonment in the case of a person aged [F13 21 or over], and

(b) the court is of the opinion mentioned in section 260(2) or the case falls within section 260(3),

the sentence that the court is to pass is (subject to subsections (2) and (3)) an order that the person shall be subject, for the term specified in the order, to a period of detention and training followed by a period of supervision.

(2) In the case of an offender aged under 15 at the time of the conviction, the court may not make an order under this section unless it is of the opinion that he is a persistent offender.

(3) In the case of an offender aged under 12 at the time of the conviction, the court may not make an order under this section unless—

(a) it is of the opinion mentioned in subsection (2);

(b) it is of the opinion that only a custodial sentence would be adequate to protect the public from further offending by him; and

(c) the offence was committed [F14 after paragraph (aa) of section 234(1) of the Sentencing Code comes into force (see paragraph 27(1)(b) of Schedule 22 to the Sentencing Act 2020).]

(4) Subsection (1) is also subject to sections 209, 218, F15 ... 221, [F16 221A] and 227 (other custodial sentences that may or must be imposed in particular cases).

Textual Amendments

F13 Words in s. 211(1)(a) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 31(a) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F14 Words in s. 211(3)(c) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 31(b) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F15 Word in s. 211(4) omitted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by virtue of Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 123(4) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

F16 Word in s. 211(4) substituted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 22 para. 25(b); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(t)

Commencement Information

I7 S. 211 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I8 S. 211 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

212 Term of detention and training order: general U.K.

(1) The term of an order made under section 211 in respect of an offence—

(a) shall be 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18 or 24 months; and

(b) may not exceed the maximum term of imprisonment with which the offence is punishable in the case of a person aged [F17 21] or over.

(2) Where—

(a) the offence is an offence under section 42 (criminal conduct),

(b) the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales is under that law a summary offence, and

(c) the maximum term of imprisonment with which that offence is punishable in the case of a person aged [F18 21] or over is 51 weeks,

the term of the order may not exceed 6 months.

[F19 (3) An order under section 211 takes effect at the beginning of the day on which it is made, unless the court [F20 orders otherwise under section 237 of the Sentencing Code] (as applied by section 213 of this Act).]

Textual Amendments

F17 Word in s. 212(1)(b) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 32(2) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F18 Word in s. 212(2)(c) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 32(2) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F19 S. 212(3) inserted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 123(5) (with s. 5(9)); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

F20 Words in s. 212(3) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 32(3) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Commencement Information

I9 S. 212 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I10 S. 212(1) in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

213 Application of provisions relating to civilian detention and training orders U.K.

[F21 (1) In the following provisions of the Sentencing Code, references to a detention and training order include an order under section 211 of this Act—

(a) sections 237 to 248;

(b) Schedule 12.

(2) In the following provisions of the Sentencing Code, “court” includes a relevant service court—

(a) sections 237 to 240;

(b) section 246;

(c) sections 253 and 257;

(d) section 270.

(3) In its application to an order under section 211, section 239 of the Sentencing Code has effect as if—

(a) references to an offender's being remanded in custody were references to an offender's being kept in service custody, and

(b) subsection (5) were omitted.

(3A) In its application to a relevant service court, section 253 of the Sentencing Code has effect as if the references to a sentence of detention under section 250 [F22 or 252A] were references to a sentence of detention under 209 of this Act.

(3B) In its application to a relevant service court, section 257 of the Sentencing Code has effect as if the references to an extended sentence of detention under section 254 were references to an extended sentence of detention under that section imposed as a result of section 221A of this Act.]

[F23 (4) Subsection (5) applies where an order under [F24 paragraph 3(2)(a) of Schedule 12 to the Sentencing Code (further period of detention)] is made against an offender for breach of supervision requirements—

(a) during a period of supervision under an order under section 211 of this Act,

(b) during a further period of supervision imposed for breach of supervision requirements during a period within paragraph (a), or

(c) during one of a series of further periods of supervision—

(i) each of which apart from the first was imposed for breach of supervision requirements during the previous further period of supervision, and

(ii) the first of which was imposed for breach of supervision requirements during a period within paragraph (a).

[F25 (5) Paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 12 to the Sentencing Code has effect as if, in the closing words, after “Schedule” there were inserted “ and section 214 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.]

(6) In subsection (4)—

• “further period of supervision” means a period of supervision imposed under [F26 paragraph 3(2)(b) of Schedule 12 to the Sentencing Code];

• [F27 “supervision requirement” has the meaning given in paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to the Sentencing Code].

F28 (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

[F29 (8) In this section, “relevant service court” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 8 (see section 207).]

Textual Amendments

F21 S. 213(1)-(3B) substituted (1.12.2020) for s. 213(1)-(3) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 33(2) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F22 Words in s. 213(3A) inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 23(3)

F23 S. 213(4)-(7) inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 80(9)(b), 151(1) (with s. 80(10)(11)); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(a)

F24 Words in s. 213(4) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 33(3) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F25 S. 213(5) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 33(4) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F26 Words in s. 213(6) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 33(5)(a) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F27 Words in s. 213(6) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 33(5)(b) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F28 S. 213(7) omitted (1.12.2020) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 33(6) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F29 S. 213(8) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 33(7) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Commencement Information

I11 S. 213 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I12 S. 213 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

214 Offences during currency of detention and training order U.K.

(1) This section applies to a person in respect of whom an order under section 211 has been made if—

(a) after his release and before the date on which the term of the order ends, he commits an offence within subsection (2) (“the new offence”); and

(b) whether before or after that date, he is convicted of the new offence.

[F30 (1A) This section also applies to a person in respect of whom a service FSO has been made if—

(a) before the date on which the period of further supervision under the service FSO ends, he commits an offence within subsection (2) (“the new offence”); and

(b) whether before or after that date, he is convicted of the new offence.

(1B) A service FSO is an order under paragraph 3(2)(b) of Schedule 12 to the Sentencing Code subjecting the offender to a further period of supervision as a result of breach of supervision requirements—

(a) during a period of supervision under an order under section 211 of this Act,

(b) during a further period of supervision imposed for breach of supervision requirements during a period within paragraph (a), or

(c) during one of a series of further periods of supervision—

(i) each of which apart from the first was imposed for breach of supervision requirements during the previous further period of supervision, and

(ii) the first of which was imposed for breach of supervision requirements during a period within paragraph (a).

Terms used in this subsection have the same meaning as in section 213(4) (see section 213(6)).]

(2) An offence is within this subsection if it is—

(a) a service offence which is punishable with imprisonment; or

(b) [F31 an offence under the law of any part of the British Islands] which is so punishable.

(3) A court having power to do so under subsection (4) or (5) may order the person to be detained in such [F32 youth detention accommodation] as the Secretary of State may determine for the whole or any part of the period which—

(a) begins with the date of the court's order; and

(b) is equal in length to the period between the date on which the new offence was committed and the date mentioned in subsection (1) [F33 or (1A) (as the case may be)].

(4) Where the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court convicts the person of the new offence, the court may on the conviction make an order under subsection (3).

(5) Where the offender is convicted of the new offence otherwise than by the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court, the Court Martial may make an order under subsection (3) if the offender appears or is brought before it following the issue of a summons or warrant under subsection (7).

(6) Where an order under subsection (3) is made on the conviction of the new offence, the order must be in addition to the sentence for the new offence, and the period for which the person is ordered under subsection (3) to be detained—

(a) shall, as the court may direct, either be served before and be followed by, or be served concurrently with, any sentence imposed for the new offence; and

(b) in either case, shall be disregarded in determining the appropriate length of that sentence.

(7) If it appears to the Court Martial—

(a) that this section applies to a person,

(b) that his conviction of the new offence was not by the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court, and

(c) that no order under subsection (3) or under [F34 paragraph 7 of Schedule 12 to the Sentencing Code] has been made in respect of the new offence,

the Court Martial may issue a summons requiring the person to appear at the time and place specified in it, or a warrant for his arrest.

(8) A person detained in pursuance of an order under subsection (3) shall be deemed to be in legal custody.

Textual Amendments

F30 S. 214(1A)(1B) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 34(2) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F31 Words in s. 214(2)(b) substituted (2.4.2012) by Armed Forces Act 2011 (c. 18), s. 32(3), Sch. 3 para. 19; S.I. 2012/669, art. 4(d)

F32 Words in s. 214(3) substituted (1.11.2007) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21), s. 41(1), Sch. 3 para. 17(2); S.I. 2007/3001, art. 2(1)(r)

F33 Words in s. 214(3)(b) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 34(3) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F34 Words in s. 214(7)(c) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 34(4) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C5 S. 214 modified (E.W.) (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), ss. 245(1)(2)(e)(4), 416(1) (with ss. 2, 245(3), 398(1), 406, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Commencement Information

I13 S. 214 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I14 S. 214 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

215 Section 214: definitions etc U.K.

(1) [F35 Section 238(3) of the Sentencing Code] (treatment of concurrent and consecutive terms) applies for the purposes of the reference in section 214(1)(a) of this Act to the term of an order.

(2) Where the new offence (within the meaning of section 214) is found to have been committed over a period of two or more days, or at some time during a period of two or more days, it shall be taken for the purposes of that section to have been committed on the last of those days.

(3) In section 214 [F36 “youth detention accommodation”] has the meaning given by [F37 section 248 of the Sentencing Code].

Textual Amendments

F35 Words in s. 215(1) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 35(a) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

F36 Words in s. 215(3) substituted (1.11.2007) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21), s. 41(1), Sch. 3 para. 17(3); S.I. 2007/3001, art. 2(1)(r)

F37 Words in s. 215(3) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 35(b) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Commencement Information

I15 S. 215 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I16 S. 215 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

216 Appeals against orders under section 214 U.K.

(1) This section applies where an order under section 214 (“the relevant order”) is made.

(2) For the purposes of sections 285 to 287 (appeals from Service Civilian Court) or, as the case may be, the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968 (c. 20)—

(a) the relevant order is to be treated as a sentence passed on the offender, by the court that made the relevant order, for the offence for which the order under section 211 was made; and

(b) if the offender was not convicted of that offence by that court he is to be treated for the purpose of enabling him to appeal against the relevant order as if he had been so convicted.

(3) For the purposes of any appeal against the relevant order, references in section 16A of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968 to passing a sentence include making an order.

(4) On an appeal to the Court Martial Appeal Court against the relevant order, the court may (as an alternative to exercising its powers under section 16A(2) of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968) quash the order.

Commencement Information

I17 S. 216 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I18 S. 216 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4