THIRD GROUP OF PARTSDisposals

PART 10Custodial sentences

CHAPTER 4Adults aged 21 and over

Extended sentences

I1279Extended sentence of imprisonment for certain violent, sexual or terrorism offences: persons 21 or over

An extended sentence of imprisonment is a sentence of imprisonment the term of which is equal to the aggregate of—

a

the appropriate custodial term (see section 281), and

b

a further period (the “extension period”) for which the offender is to be subject to a licence.