Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203:clause:1_93:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 93 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 518463–519129

earlier than the offender could have been released (on parole or otherwise) if the further sentence were not imposed; or
 (b) if the sentencing court is sentencing the offender to imprisonment for life for the crime of murder—earlier than would have been the case if the non‑parole period were being fixed under section 91.
 (6) If the sentencing court refuses to fix a non‑parole period under subsection (2) or (4), the court must:
 (a) state its reasons for so doing; and
 (b) cause the reasons to be entered in the records of the court.
 (7) The failure of the sentencing court to comply with this section does not invalidate the sentence imposed on the offender.