Sentencing Act 2020

Type Public General Act
Publication 2020-10-22
Last updated 2026-07-25
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743

S. 29 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

744

Sch. 7 para. 22 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

745

Sch. 24 para. 288 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

746

S. 302 modified by 2006 c. 52, s. 200(1)(c)(iv) (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 19 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

747

S. 42(1) excluded by S.I. 2012/1696, art. 2 (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 405 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

749
750

Sch. 26 para. 26 inserted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1520), regs. 1(1), 6(5)

754

Sch. 18 para. 15 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

755

Sch. 24 para. 291 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

756

S. 249: power to exclude conferred by 1988 c. 45, s. 1(4B) (as inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 94(3) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

758

Sch. 24 para. 194 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

759

Sch. 9 para. 17 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

760

Sch. 10 para. 1 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

761

S. 63 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

762

Words in s. 306(2) inserted (29.6.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), ss. 2(a), 50(2)(b)

763

S. 248 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

764

Sch. 18 para. 20A inserted (29.6.2021 for specified purposes) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), ss. 15(7), 50(2)(h)(3)(c)

765

S. 187 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

766

Sch. 24 para. 215 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

767

Sch. 18 para. 13(e) inserted (29.6.2021 for specified purposes) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), ss. 15(4), 50(2)(h)(3)(c)

768

Sch. 24 para. 232 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

769

Sch. 24 para. 15 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

770

Sch. 7 para. 15 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

771

Sch. 25 para. 23 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

772

S. 130 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

774

Sch. 16 para. 20 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

775

Sch. 16 para. 11 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

777

S. 327 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

778

S. 368 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

780

Sch. 24 para. 97 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

781

Sch. 22 para. 97 in force at 31.12.2020, see s. 417(9)

782

Sch. 18 para. 44 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

783

Sch. 16 para. 10 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

784

S. 160 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

785

Words in s. 175(1)(c) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 3.7.2023 in relation to specified areas until 3.1.2025) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 161, 208(4)(r), Sch. 17 para. 5; S.I. 2023/705, regs. 2, 3, 4(1), Sch. (with reg. 4(2))

786

S. 213 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

787

Sch. 24 para. 433 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

788

Sch. 24 para. 170 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

789

Sch. 14 para. 16 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

790

Sch. 24 para. 5 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

791

S. 211 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

792

Sch. 24 para. 393 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

794

Sch. 25 para. 68 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

795

S. 208(2) (10)-(14) applied (with modifications) by 2006 c. 52, s. 183 (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 8 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2; S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

796

Sch. 24 para. 296 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

798

S. 95 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

799

S. 359 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

800

Sch. 24 para. 388 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

802

Sch. 14 para. 3 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

804

Words in s. 69(1) substituted (29.6.2021 for specified purposes) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), ss. 1(2)(a), 50(2)(a)(3)(a)

805

Sch. 17 para. 15 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

806

Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

808

S. 335 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

809

Sch. 24 para. 1 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

810

Sch. 22 para. 93(2A) inserted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1520), regs. 1(1), 5(11)(b)

811

S. 394 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

812

S. 394 applied (with modifications) by 2006 c. 52, s. 178(2)-(4) (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 3(3) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

813

Sch. 12 para. 2 applied (with modifications) by 1997 c. 43, Sch. 1 para. 9 (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 149(4) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

815

Sch. 24 para. 267 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

816

S. 297 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

817

S. 182 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

818

Sch. 24 para. 260 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

819

S. 286 modified by 2006 c. 52, s. 200(1)(c)(i) (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 19 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

820

Sch. 19 para. 8 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

821

Sch. 6 para. 11 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

822

S. 186(2)(10)(11) applied (with modifications) by 2008 c. 4, s. 39(6)(a), Sch. 7 (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 paras. 266(5), 270 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

823

Sch. 29 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

824

Words in Sch. 22 para. 95(1) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1520), regs. 1(1), 5(13)(a)

825

Sch. 24 para. 343 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

826

Sch. 24 para. 8 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

828

S. 212(1)-(3) (5) applied (with modifications) by 2006 c. 52, s. 183 (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 8 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2; S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

829

Sch. 6 para. 14 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

830

Sch. 24 para. 110 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

831

Sch. 24 para. 12 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

832

Sch. 26 para. 14(aa)(bb) inserted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1520), regs. 1(1), 6(3)

833

S. 311 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

834

Sch. 18 para. 38 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

835

Sch. 12 para. 2 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

836

Sch. 24 para. 243 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

837

Words in s. 281(4)(b)(i) inserted (29.6.2021 for specified purposes) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), ss. 18(2)(a), 50(2)(j)(3)(e)

838

S. 383 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

839

S. 48 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

840

Sch. 18 para. 19(g) inserted (29.6.2021 for specified purposes) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), ss. 15(6), 50(2)(h)(3)(c)

841

Sch. 24 para. 67 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

842

Sch. 16 para. 13 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

843

Words in s. 190(3) Table substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 3.7.2023 in relation to specified areas until 3.1.2025) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 161, 208(4)(r), Sch. 17 para. 7(a); S.I. 2023/705, regs. 2, 3, 4(1), Sch. (with reg. 4(2))

844

S. 265(2)(3) applied by 2006 c. 52, s. 224A(2) (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 45(3) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

845

Sch. 24 para. 58 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

846

Sch. 27 para. 25 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

847

S. 179 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

849

Words in s. 283(12) substituted (31.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 417(9), Sch. 22 para. 89(1)(a) (with Sch. 27) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1520, regs. 1(1), 5(7)(a))

850
851

S. 201 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

852

S. 208 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

853

S. 166 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

855

Sch. 17 para. 30 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

856

Words in Sch. 27 para. 16(1)(c) substituted (1.12.2020) by The Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1236), regs. 1, 4(8)(g)

857

Sch. 24 para. 196 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

858

Words in Sch. 6 para. 43A cross-heading substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 3.7.2023 in relation to specified areas until 3.1.2025) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 161, 208(4)(r), Sch. 17 para. 12(9); S.I. 2023/705, regs. 2, 3, 4(1), Sch. (with reg. 4(2))

860
861

Sch. 24 para. 330 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

862

Sch. 18 para. 13A inserted (29.6.2021 for specified purposes) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), ss. 15(5), 50(2)(h)(3)(c)

863

S. 30 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

865

Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

866

Sch. 25 para. 66 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

867

Sch. 24 para. 281 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

868

Sch. 9 para. 14 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

869

Sch. 24 para. 53 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

870

S. 209 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

871

Sch. 24 para. 111 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

872

S. 206 applied (with modifications) by 2006 c. 52, s. 183 (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 8 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

873

Ss. 403-405 applied (with modifications) by 2008 c. 4, s. 39(6)(a), Sch 7 (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 paras. 266(5), 270 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

874

S. 121 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

875

S. 28 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

876

Sch. 25 para. 8 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

877

Sch. 17 para. 23 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

878

S. 45 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

879

S. 392 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

880

Sch. 24 para. 439 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

881

Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

882

Sch. 10 para. 27 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

883

Sch. 24 para. 257 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

884

Sch. 17 para. 12 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

885

Sch. 24 para. 295 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

886

Words in Sch. 7 para. 1(2)(b) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 3.7.2023 in relation to specified areas until 3.1.2025) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 161, 208(4)(r), Sch. 17 para. 13(2); S.I. 2023/705, regs. 2, 3, 4(1), Sch. (with reg. 4(2))

887

Sch. 6 para. 23 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

888

Sch. 17 para. 6 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

889

S. 188 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

890

S. 208(13) applied (with modifications) by 2003 c. 44, Sch. 19A paras. 1-3 (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 248(2) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

891

Sch. 6 para. 12 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

892

S. 344 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

893

Sch. 24 para. 246 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

894

S. 261 applied by 2006 c. 52, s. 224 (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 44 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

895

Sch. 24 para. 389 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

896

Sch. 24 para. 208 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

897

Sch. 24 para. 109 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

898

Sch. 24 para. 137 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

902

Sch. 24 para. 254 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

904

S. 244 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

905

Sch. 24 para. 384 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

907

Sch. 6 para. 10 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

908

S. 114 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

909

Sch. 7 para. 21 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

912

S. 177 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

913

S. 286 applied (with modifications) by 2006 s. 52, s. 200A (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 19 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

915

Sch. 22 para. 96(2) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1520), regs. 1(1), 5(14)(b)

916

S. 274(3) applied (with modifications) by 2006 c. 52, s. 219(1A)(3)(5) (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 39(3)(5)(7) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

917

S. 291 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

918

Sch. 24 para. 431 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

919

Sch. 11 applied (with modifications) by 2003 c. 44, s. 300(6), Sch. 31 (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 paras. 241(5), 249 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

920

Sch. 24 para. 402 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

922

Sch. 24 para. 420 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

923

S. 196 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

924

Sch. 21 modified (28.6.2022) by 2006 c. 52, s. 261A(5) (as inserted by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 148, 208(5)(p))

926

S. 329 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

927

Sch. 18 para. 11A inserted (29.6.2021 for specified purposes) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), ss. 15(3), 50(2)(h)(3)(c)

928

Sch. 24 para. 66 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

930

Sch. 24 para. 272 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

931

S. 279 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

932

S. 346 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

933

Sch. 8 para. 11 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

934

Sch. 16 para. 28 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

936

Pt. 11 Ch. 3 modified by S.I. 2014/3300, reg.13(2) (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 425 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

937

Sch. 24 para. 157 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

938

Words in Sch. 22 para. 102 omitted (28.4.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 140(4)(c)(i), 208(4)(q)

939

Sch. 24 para. 310 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

941

S. 157 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

942

S. 53 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

943

Sch. 14 para. 4 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

944

Word in s. 185(4) heading substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 3.7.2023 in relation to specified areas until 3.1.2025) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 161, 208(4)(r), Sch. 17 para. 6(2); S.I. 2023/705, regs. 2, 3, 4(1), Sch. (with reg. 4(2))

945

S. 260 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

946

Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

947

S. 373 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

948

Sch. 22 para. 88(2) inserted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1520), regs. 1(1), 5(5)(b)

949

S. 347 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

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