Commentary on Sections Part 12 - Sentencing Chapter 8: Other Provisions about sentencing Section 282: Increase in maximum term that may be imposed on summary conviction of offence triable either way
627.This section provides for an increase in the maximum sentence available on the summary conviction of a triable either way offence following commencement of this section so that it corresponds with the extent of the magistrates’ sentencing powers. Subsection (4) provides for the maximum penalties for offences falling within subsection (3) to be increased to 12 months imprisonment on summary conviction. This section also makes consequential amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 in so far as it deals with penalties on summary conviction of triable either way offences.