Moved by
Earl Attlee
210: After Clause 124, insert the following new Clause—
“Determination of sentence and predicted day of release
After section 60 of the Sentencing Code insert—
“60A Determination of sentence and predicted day of release
Where a court is deciding the length of a custodial sentence to impose on an offender for an offence, having taking into consideration all other factors, the court must not set a length of sentence that is likely to result in the offender being released on a public holiday, Friday, Saturday or a Sunday except in exceptional circumstances.””