Sentencing Act 2020

Type Public General Act
Publication 2020-10-22
Last updated 2026-07-25
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2007

Sch. 24 para. 338 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2008

Sch. 9 applied (in part) (with modifications) by 2006 c. 52, s. 182(3)-(5) (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 7(5) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

2010

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

2011

S. 203 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2012

Sch. 24 para. 349 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2013

Sch. 24 para. 319 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2014

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

2015

S. 362 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2016

S. 230 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2017

Sch. 24 para. 34 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2018

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

2019

Sch. 24 para. 101 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2020

Sch. 24 para. 40 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2021

S. 129(4) applied by 2006 c. 52, s. 269B(4) (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 65 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

2022

S. 219 applied (with modifications) by 2006 c. 52, s. 178(2)(3) (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)

2023

S. 286 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2024

S. 238(3) applied by 2006 c. 52, s. 215 (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 35 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

2025

S. 146 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2026

Sch. 10 para. 21 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2027

Sch. 24 para. 333 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2028

Sch. 24 para. 94 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2031

Sch. 11 para. 14 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2032

Words in Sch. 1 heading inserted (29.6.2021 for specified purposes) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(2)(v)(3)(h), Sch. 13 para. 6(3)(a)

2033

Sch. 24 para. 322 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2034

Sch. 24 para. 385 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2035

Sch. 18 para. 13 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2036

Sch. 16 para. 21 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2039

Sch. 24 para. 180 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2040

Sch. 6 para. 34 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2041

Sch. 24 para. 33 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2042

S. 316 applied (with modifications) by 2007 c. ii, s. 8(8) (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 265 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

2043

Sch. 12 modified by 2006 c. 52, s. 213(1)(b) (as substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 33(2) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

2044

S. 71 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2045

Words in Sch. 24 para. 220(2)(b) substituted (1.12.2020) by The Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1236), regs. 1, 4(7)(b)

2046

Sch. 19 para. 16 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2047

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

2049

S. 193 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2050

Sch. 18 para. 22 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2051

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

2052

Sch. 9 para. 31 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2053

Sch. 24 para. 362 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2056

S. 268 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2057

S. 355 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2058

Sch. 9 para. 32 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2059

Sch. 24 para. 104 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2060

S. 406 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2062

Sch. 6 para. 27 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2063

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

2064

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

2066

S. 49 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2067
2068

S. 328 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2069
2070

Sch. 24 para. 406 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2071

S. 40 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2072

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

2073

Sch. 24 para. 52 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2075

Sch. 24 para. 315 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2076

Sch. 17 para. 20 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2077

Sch. 9 para. 16 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2078

S. 204 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2079

Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2080

S. 351 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2081

S. 143 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2082

Sch. 23 para. 9 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2083

Sch. 24 para. 283 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2085

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

2086

Sch. 25 para. 19 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2087

S. 105 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2088

S. 149 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2089

Sch. 24 para. 179 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2090

Sch. 24 para. 218 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2091

Sch. 24 para. 379 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2092

Sch. 25 para. 21 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2094

Sch. 18 para. 20 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2095

S. 376 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2096

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

2097

Sch. 24 para. 416 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2098

S. 314(3)(e) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 417(9), Sch. 22 para. 91(1)(c) (with Sch. 27) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1520, regs. 1(1), 5(9)(a))

2099

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

2100

Sch. 14 para. 10 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2101
2102

S. 85(2)(c)(ii) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 417(9), Sch. 22 para. 87(1) (with Sch. 27) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1520, regs. 1(1), 5(3)(a))

2103

Sch. 24 para. 306 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2104

Sch. 7 para. 25 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2105

S. 152 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2106

S. 400 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2107

Sch. 8 para. 5(2)(j) inserted (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. 14(2)(b); S.I. 2023/705, regs. 2, 3, 4(1), Sch. (with reg. 4(2))

2108

S. 219 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2109
2110

Sch. 24 para. 60 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2112

S. 371 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2113

S. 69(4)-(6) inserted (29.6.2021 for specified purposes) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), ss. 1(2)(b), 50(2)(a)(3)(a)

2114

Sch. 17 para. 18 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2115

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

2116

Sch. 22 para. 92(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(10)(b)

2117

Sch. 25 para. 9 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2118

Sch. 7 para. 12 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2119

Word in s. 314(3)(c) inserted (31.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 417(9), Sch. 22 para. 91(1)(b) (with Sch. 27) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1520, regs. 1(1), 5(9)(a))

2120

S. 385 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2122

Sch. 18 para. 41 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2123

S. 172 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2124

Sch. 24 para. 237 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2125

S. 350(3A) modified (29.11.2022) by 2003 c. 42, s. 137(3)(c)(ib) (as inserted by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 179(f), 208(1); S.I. 2022/1227, reg. 3(k))

2126

Sch. 13 applied (with modifications) by 2006 c. 52, s. 224A(1)(b)(4) (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 45(2)(5) (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

2128

S. 347A(4)(c) modified (29.11.2022) by 2003 c. 42, s. 137(3)(bb) (as inserted by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 179(d), 208(1); S.I. 2022/1227, reg. 3(h))

2130

Words in Sch. 6 para. 42(1) 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(6); S.I. 2023/705, regs. 2, 3, 4(1), Sch. (with reg. 4(2))

2131

S. 82 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2132

Sch. 22 para. 88A in force at 31.12.2020, see s. 417(9)

2133

Sch. 15 paras. 1-15 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2134

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

2135

Sch. 22 para. 87A in force at 31.12.2020, see s. 417(9)

2136

S. 415: power extended (11.7.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), ss. 99(7), 100(2) (with s. 97)

2137

Words in s. 379(1) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 10 para. 10(2); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(k)

2138
2139
2140

Sch. 18 para. 38(axa)-(axc) inserted (31.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), s. 240(1), Sch. 14 para. 20; S.I. 2024/31, reg. 2

2150

S. 378A inserted (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 for E.W., 27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to the specified areas) by Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17), ss. 54(3), 90(6); S.I. 2024/1191, regs. 1(2)(g), 2, 3(1)(2)(l) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/261, regs. 1(2)(f), 2, 3 (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/319, regs. 1(2)(f), 2, 3 (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/515, regs. 1(3)(e)(f), 2 (with reg. 3) (as amended (21.11.2025) by S.I. 2025/1222, regs. 1(2), 2, 3, 4 and (25.3.2026) by S.I. 2026/342, regs. 1(2), 2, 3, 4)

2151

S. 80(3)(f) inserted (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 for E.W., 27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to the specified areas) by Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17), ss. 54(2), 90(6); S.I. 2024/1191, regs. 1(2)(g), 2, 3(1)(2)(l) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/261, regs. 1(2)(f), 2, 3 (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/319, regs. 1(2)(f), 2, 3 (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/515, regs. 1(3)(e)(f), 2 (with reg. 3) (as amended (21.11.2025) by S.I. 2025/1222, regs. 1(2), 2, 3, 4 and (25.3.2026) by S.I. 2026/342, regs. 1(2), 2, 3, 4)

2154

S. 419(1): power extended (22.1.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 47, 49(3)(b)

2155

S. 407 extended (S.) (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 18(3), 49(3)(c)

2156

Pt. 7 Ch. 5 inserted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 3(1), 49(3)(c)

2157

Sch. 9 para. 3A and cross-heading inserted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 37(3), 49(3)(c) (with s. 37(8))

2158

Sch. 23 para. 13A and cross-heading inserted (U.K.) (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 18(5), 49(3)(c)

2159

S. 166(7)(7A) substituted for s. 166(7) (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 24(5)(b), 49(3)(c) (with s. 24(7))

2160

Words in s. 166(5) table inserted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 24(5)(a)(i), 49(3)(c) (with s. 24(7))

2161

Words in s. 166(5) table inserted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 24(5)(a)(ii), 49(3)(c) (with s. 24(7))

2162

Word in s. 166(5) table substituted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 24(5)(a)(iii), 49(3)(c) (with s. 24(7))

2163

Words in s. 166(5) table inserted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 24(5)(a)(iv), 49(3)(c) (with s. 24(7))

2164

Words in s. 166(5) table substituted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 24(5)(a)(v), 49(3)(c) (with s. 24(7))

2165

Word in s. 166(8) substituted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 24(5)(c), 49(3)(c) (with s. 24(7))

2166

Word in s. 166(9) substituted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 24(5)(d), 49(3)(c) (with s. 24(7))

2167

S. 407(1)(b)(iia) inserted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 18(2), 49(3)(c)

2168

S. 414(7) inserted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 18(4)(b), 49(3)(c)

2169

Words in s. 414(3)(c) inserted (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 18(4)(a), 49(3)(c)

2171

S. 264 applied (with modifications) (22.3.2026) by 2006 c. 52, s. 200ZA(1) (as inserted by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(8), 49(4))

2172

S. 277 applied (with modifications) (22.3.2026) by 2006 c. 52, s. 200ZA(2) (as inserted by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(8), 49(4))

2173

Word in s. 252A cross-heading substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(2), 49(4)

2174

Word in s. 252A heading substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(3)(a), 49(4)

2175

Word in s. 16A heading omitted (22.3.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(a)(i), 49(4)

2177

Sch. 22 para. 54A inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(4), Sch. 1 para. 4

2178
2179
2180
2181

Words in s. 5(2) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 5(2), 49(4)

2182

Words in s. 16A(1)(a) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(a)(ii), 49(4)

2183

Words in s. 19(1)(b) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(b)(i), 49(4)

2184

Words in s. 19(2)(a) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(b)(ii), 49(4)

2185

Word in s. 22(1)(aa) omitted (22.3.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(c), 49(4)

2186

Words in s. 57(2)(d) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 4(1), 49(4)

2187

Word in s. 166(5) table substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(d), 49(4)

2188

Word in s. 221(2)(ba) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(e), 49(4)

2189

S. 252A(1A) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(3)(b), 49(4)

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