Point in time view as at 14/07/2022.
Sentencing Act 2020, Section 246 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)This section applies where—
(a)a court has power, by virtue of any enactment, to deal with a person for an offence in any way in which—
(i)a court could have dealt with the person on a previous occasion, or
(ii)a court could deal with the person if the person were the same age as when convicted,
(b)in exercise of the power, the court makes a detention and training order for any term, and
(c)the person has reached the age of 18.
(2)The person is to be treated as if sentenced to detention in a young offender institution for the same term.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 237-248 modified by 2006 c. 52, s. 213(1)(a) (as substituted (1.12.2020) 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)
C2S. 246 modified by 2006 c. 52, s. 213(2)(b) (as substituted (1.12.2020) 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)
Commencement Information
I1S. 246 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
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