Commentary on Sections Part 12 - Sentencing Chapter 5: Dangerous offenders Section 231: Appeals where previous convictions set aside
561.This section applies to cases where an offender has been sentenced under the provisions relating to the commission of a second relevant offence (contained within Section 229(3)). If subsequently, the first conviction is overturned on appeal, Section 231 enables notice of appeal against the new sentence to be given at any time within 28 days from the date which the previous conviction was set aside.