Armed Forces Act 2011

Definition of “period when unlawfully at large”U.K.

21U.K.In section 301(5) of AFA 2006 (duration of sentences: persons unlawfully at large), for the definition of “period when the person is unlawfully at large” substitute—

“period when the person is unlawfully at large” means (subject to any rules made by virtue of section 300(2)(g))—

(a)the period beginning with the day when the person becomes unlawfully at large and ending with the day when the person is taken back into custody (service or otherwise) or returns to the place where the sentence was being served; or

(b)in relation to a person who is absent when sentenced, the period beginning with the day when the sentence is passed and ending with the day when the person is taken into custody (service or otherwise);”.