THIRD GROUP OF PARTSDisposals

PART 10Custodial sentences

CHAPTER 2Offenders aged under 18

Detention for specified period

I1252Maximum sentence

1

This section applies where the court imposes a sentence of detention under section 250 by virtue of—

a

section 251, or

b

section 311 (minimum sentence for certain offences involving firearms that are prohibited weapons).

2

The period of detention specified in the sentence must not exceed—

a

the maximum term of imprisonment with which the offence is punishable in the case of a person aged 21 or over, or

b

life, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life in the case of a person aged 21 or over.