Sentencing Act 2020

324Life sentences: interpretation

In this Chapter—

  • “the early release provisions” means section 28(5) to (8) of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997;

  • “life sentence” means—

    (a)

    a sentence of imprisonment for life,

    (b)

    a sentence of detention for life or during Her Majesty’s pleasure (see sections 250 and 259), or

    (c)

    a sentence of custody for life (see sections 272 and 275);

  • “minimum term order” and “minimum term” have the meanings given by section 321(4);

  • “whole life order” has the meaning given by section 321(5).