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PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT 162 Definitions

PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT 162

Definitions

162 Definitions

In this part—


"indefinite sentence" means a sentence of imprisonment for an indefinite term that—

(a) must be reviewed under this part; and
(b) is to continue until a court orders that the indefinite term of imprisonment is discharged.

"nominal sentence" has the meaning given by section 163 (2) .


"qualifying offence" means an indictable offence—
(a) against a provision of the Criminal Code mentioned in schedule 2 , as in force at any time (a
"relevant Code provision" ); or
(b) that involved counselling or procuring the commission of, or attempting or conspiring to commit, a relevant Code provision.

"violent offence" ...