Commentary First Group of Parts – Discipline Part 8 – Sentencing Powers and Mandatory Etc Sentences Required sentences
444.Under each of sections 219 to 222 the Court Martial must pass a particular sentence where a civilian court convicting the offender of the corresponding offence would be required by Chapter 5 of Part 12 of the 2003 Act to pass such a sentence. These provisions apply where the conviction is for one of certain violent or sexual offences and in the court’s view there is a significant risk of the offender’s causing serious harm by committing more such offences.