Sentence lengths and release dates can be very complicated. It all depends on the type of sentence, when the offence was committed, when the sentencing hearing was and whether it's a long or short sentence (under or over four years).
It can be extremely confusing for everyone involved when someone is sentenced for an historic offence, such as historic sex offences. There can often be problems in sentencing for historic offences, especially where the statutory maximum for the offence has changed between the date the offence was committed and the date when the offender was sentenced.
The Parole Board website has a useful guide to explain types of determinate sentences, click here.
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