Sentencing Act 2002, ss 82-84; Parole Act 2002, s 91; Prison Operations Manual, I.03.Res.02-Res.05
“Concurrent”‘ sentences mean different sentences served at the same time. This will usually be because the offences were of a similar kind and connected in some way. The judge will state whether or not sentences are concurrent when sentencing takes place.
For example: Someone is sentenced on two charges of assault after getting into a fight with two other people. They are sentenced to 3 months imprisonment on one charge and 4 months imprisonment on the other charge to be served concurrently. The prison sentence will be 4 months because they are served at the same time (not added together for a 7 month sentence).