Breach of a suspended sentence order (further offence during operational period) - non-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 for each offence, and if a term of custody, whether it is concurrent or consecutive.]

However, we are not activating the original suspended sentence. We are satisfied it would be unjust to do so in all the circumstances because ………… [state your reasons]

  1. Your original order will continue.
    For this breach, we are fining you £…………

    [or]

  2. Your original order will continue.
    For this breach, we are extending the operational period by ………… months/weeks/days [until …………].

    [or]

  1. Your original order will continue.
    1. For this breach, we are imposing [an additional curfew requirement] [a curfew requirement] of ………… days. You must remain at [state address] between the hours of ………… on the following days ………… The curfew will start at ………… on ………… and end at ………… on ………… and will last for ………… months/weeks/days.

      [Where the curfew requirement is new] You will be fitted with a tag by the monitoring company at your address during your curfew hours. The tag must be worn at all times during the term of the requirement(s). You must not remove or interfere with the equipment in any way, and you must keep the battery charged as instructed. You must allow access for the monitoring company staff so they can fit the tag and explain how it works. You must comply with any reasonable instructions given to you.

      [and/or]

    2. For this breach, you must carry out [an additional] ………… hours unpaid work in the community as instructed by your responsible officer. This must be completed by ………… [insert date].

      [and/or]

    3. For this breach, we are iimposing a further requirement of ………… [state which requirement is being imposed].

      [and/or]

    4. We are extending the supervision period of the order [by ………… months/weeks/days] [until …………]

      [and/or]

    5. We are extending the operational period of the order [by ………… months/weeks/days] [until …………].
  2. Your original suspended sentence order has ended.
    For this breach, we are fining you £…………

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

Do you understand? [If applicable consider any ancillary orders]