http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/11/part/1/crossheading/life-or-indeterminate-sentences-for-serious-terrorism-offences/2021-06-29Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021An Act to make provision about the sentencing of offenders convicted of terrorism offences, of offences with a terrorist connection or of certain other offences; to make other provision in relation to terrorism; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2022-09-082021-06-29 PART 1 Sentencing of terrorist and certain other offenders<Emphasis>Life or indeterminate sentences for serious terrorism offences</Emphasis>Minimum term order for serious terrorism offenders: England and Wales11In section 323 of the Sentencing Code (minimum term order: other life sentences), after subsection (2) insert—3Subsection (2) is subject to the requirement that the minimum term in a serious terrorism case must be at least 14 years.This is subject to subsections (5) and (6).4A “serious terrorism case” is a case where, but for the fact that the court passes a life sentence, the court would be required by section 268B(2) or 282B(2) to impose a serious terrorism sentence (assuming for this purpose that the court is not of the opinion mentioned in section 268B(2) or 282B(2)).5The minimum term may be less than 14 years if the court is of the opinion that there are exceptional circumstances which—arelate to the offence or to the offender, andbjustify a lesser period.6The minimum term may be less than 14 years if the court considers it appropriate, taking into account—athe matters mentioned in subsection (2)(c), andbthe effect that the following would, if the court had sentenced the offender under section 268B(2) or 282B(2), have had in relation to the appropriate custodial term for that sentence—isection 73 (reductions for guilty pleas), andiisection 74 (reductions for assistance to the prosecution).Minimum punishment part for serious terrorism offenders: Scotland12After section 205ZA of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (inserted by section 6) insert—Minimum punishment part where life sentence imposed for serious terrorism offence205ZB1This section applies where—asection 205ZA(1)(a) to (d) and (f) applies in relation to a person, andbthe court—iimposes a sentence of imprisonment for life or a sentence of detention for life in a young offenders institution on the person, oriimakes an order for lifelong restriction in respect of the person.2In making under section 2(3) of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 an order mentioned in section 2(2) of that Act in respect of the offender, the court must specify a punishment part of at least 14 years (but subject to subsection (3) and section 196(1C) of this Act).3The punishment part may be less than 14 years if the court is of the opinion that there are exceptional circumstances which—arelate to the offence or to the offender, andbjustify a lesser period.4Before forming an opinion for the purposes of section 205ZA(1)(d) (by virtue of subsection (1)), the court must—aconsider a report by a relevant officer of a local authority about the offender and the offender's circumstances, andbif the court thinks it necessary, hear that officer.5In this section, “local authority” and “relevant officer” have the meanings given by section 27 of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993.Minimum tariff for serious terrorism offenders given life sentences: Northern Ireland131The Life Sentences (Northern Ireland) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2564 (N.I. 2)) is amended as follows.2In Article 5(2) (length of tariff), after “shall” insert “ (subject to Article 5A (serious terrorism cases)) ”.3After Article 5 insert—Minimum tariff in serious terrorism cases5A1If the court makes an order under Article 5(1) in a serious terrorism case, the part of the sentence specified in the order must be at least 14 years.This is subject to paragraphs (2) to (4).2The court may, to the extent that it considers appropriate in order to take into account a guilty plea in accordance with Article 33(1) of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, specify a period of less than 14 years but (subject to paragraphs (3) and (4)) no less than 11 years and 73 days.3The court may specify a lesser period than that otherwise required by paragraph (1) or (2) if the court is of the opinion that it is appropriate to do so on taking account of matters under section 73(2) of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (assistance given or offered to investigator or prosecutor).4The court may specify a lesser period than that otherwise required by paragraph (1) or (2) if the court is of the opinion that there are exceptional circumstances which—arelate to the offence or to the offender; andbjustify the specification of a lesser period.5For the purposes of this Article, a “serious terrorism case” is a case where, if the court did not impose a life sentence or an indeterminate custodial sentence, it would be required by Article 13A of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 to impose a serious terrorism sentence (assuming for this purpose that the court was not of the opinion mentioned in paragraph (2) of that Article).6In paragraph (5), “indeterminate custodial sentence” means a sentence under Article 13(4) of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008.Minimum custodial period for serious terrorism offenders given indeterminate custodial sentences: Northern Ireland141Article 13 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1216 (N.I. 1)) (life sentences and indeterminate custodial sentences) is amended as follows.2In paragraph (3)(b), after “being” insert “ (subject to paragraphs (3A) to (3E)) ”.3After paragraph (3) insert—3AIn a serious terrorism case, the period specified under paragraph (3)(b) must (subject to paragraphs (3C) to (3E)) be at least 14 years.3BA “serious terrorism case” is a case where, but for the fact that the court is required to impose an indeterminate custodial sentence, it would be required by Article 13A to impose a serious terrorism sentence (assuming for this purpose that the court was not of the opinion mentioned in paragraph (2) of that Article).3CThe court may, to the extent that it considers appropriate in order to take into account a guilty plea in accordance with Article 33(1) of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, specify a period of less than 14 years but (subject to paragraphs (3D) and (3E)) no less than 11 years and 73 days.3DThe court may specify a lesser period than that otherwise required by paragraph (3A) or (3C) if the court is of the opinion that it is appropriate to do so on taking account of matters under section 73(2) of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (assistance given or offered to investigator or prosecutor).3EThe court may specify a lesser period than that otherwise required by paragraph (3A) or (3C) if the court is of the opinion that there are exceptional circumstances which—arelate to the offence or to the offender; andbjustify the specification of a lesser period.S. 11 in force at 29.6.2021 for specified purposes and otherwise prosp. see s. 50(2)(f)(3)(b)
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In paragraph (5), “
<Term>indeterminate custodial sentence</Term>
” means a sentence under Article 13(4) of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008.
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</P2para>
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</BlockAmendment>
</P2para>
</P2>
</P1para>
</P1>
</P1group>
<P1group RestrictStartDate="2021-06-29">
<Title>Minimum custodial period for serious terrorism offenders given indeterminate custodial sentences: Northern Ireland</Title>
<P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/11/section/14/2021-06-29" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2021/11/section/14" id="section-14">
<Pnumber PuncAfter="">14</Pnumber>
<P1para>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/11/section/14/1/2021-06-29" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2021/11/section/14/1" id="section-14-1">
<Pnumber>1</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Article 13 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1216 (N.I. 1)) (life sentences and indeterminate custodial sentences) is amended as follows.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/11/section/14/2/2021-06-29" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2021/11/section/14/2" id="section-14-2">
<Pnumber>2</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>
In paragraph (3)(b), after “being” insert
<InlineAmendment>“ (subject to paragraphs (3A) to (3E)) ”</InlineAmendment>
.
</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/11/section/14/3/2021-06-29" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2021/11/section/14/3" id="section-14-3">
<Pnumber>3</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>After paragraph (3) insert—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="unknown" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="unknown" Format="default">
<P2>
<Pnumber>3A</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>In a serious terrorism case, the period specified under paragraph (3)(b) must (subject to paragraphs (3C) to (3E)) be at least 14 years.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>3B</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>A “serious terrorism case” is a case where, but for the fact that the court is required to impose an indeterminate custodial sentence, it would be required by Article 13A to impose a serious terrorism sentence (assuming for this purpose that the court was not of the opinion mentioned in paragraph (2) of that Article).</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>3C</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>The court may, to the extent that it considers appropriate in order to take into account a guilty plea in accordance with Article 33(1) of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, specify a period of less than 14 years but (subject to paragraphs (3D) and (3E)) no less than 11 years and 73 days.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>3D</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>The court may specify a lesser period than that otherwise required by paragraph (3A) or (3C) if the court is of the opinion that it is appropriate to do so on taking account of matters under section 73(2) of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (assistance given or offered to investigator or prosecutor).</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>3E</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>The court may specify a lesser period than that otherwise required by paragraph (3A) or (3C) if the court is of the opinion that there are exceptional circumstances which—</Text>
<P3>
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>relate to the offence or to the offender; and</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3>
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>justify the specification of a lesser period.</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</P2>
</BlockAmendment>
</P2para>
</P2>
</P1para>
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<Commentaries>
<Commentary id="c24566101" Type="I">
<Para>
<Text>
<CitationSubRef id="c00003" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2021/11/section/11" SectionRef="section-11">S. 11</CitationSubRef>
in force at 29.6.2021 for specified purposes and otherwise prosp. see
<CitationSubRef id="c00004" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2021/11/section/50/2/f/3/b" SectionRef="section-50-2-f-3-b">s. 50(2)(f)(3)(b)</CitationSubRef>
</Text>
</Para>
</Commentary>
</Commentaries>
</Legislation>