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In forceSentences of imprisonment and uncompleted young offender orders
Chapter 4Sentencing procedures generally
Part 4.1General principles
38 Sentences of imprisonment and uncompleted young offender orders
(1)
This section applies in relation to an adult offender if, at the time of sentencing—
(a)
the adult offender is serving a sentence that was imposed on the person as a young offender (the previous sentence); and
(b)
the court is imposing a sentence that would be likely to bring the offender into contact with other adult offenders.
(2)
The court—
(a)
must, in deciding the term of the sentence, consider any remaining period during which the previous sentence would remain in force if not discharged under paragraph (b); and
(b)
may, if appropriate, discharge the previous sentence.
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