Breach of a suspended sentence order (further offence during operational period) - activation of the sentence

You have been convicted of a further offence whilst subject to a suspended sentence order.

For the new offence(s) we impose the following:

  • [State each offence. Where there are multiple offences, state each date of offence.
  • State the sentence imposed, and if a term of custody, whether it is concurrent or consecutive.]
  1. In addition, we are activating the original suspended sentence in full.
    [Where there are multiple offences, state each date of offence, the custodial period and whether concurrent or consecutive]
    This is made up of …………
    This will be served [at the end of the new sentence] [immediately]. This means you will serve a total of ………… [days][weeks][months]

    [or]

  2. In addition, we are activating the original suspended sentence but reducing the term to ………… [days][weeks][months] to take into account your previous compliance with the order.
    [Where there are multiple offences, state each date of offence, the custodial period and whether concurrent or consecutive]
    This is made up of …………
    This will be served [at the end of the new sentence] [immediately]. This means you will serve a total of ………… [days][weeks][months]

[If applicable] We have taken into account the fact that you have admitted the breach(es).

Our reasons are: ………… [state your reasons]

Do you understand?

[If applicable consider any ancillary orders]