Sentencing Act 2020

Words in s. 252A(2) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(3)(c), 49(4)

Words in s. 252A(6) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(3)(d), 49(4)

S. 264(2A) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(2)(b), 49(4)

S. 264(3A)(3B) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(2)(d), 49(4)

Words in s. 264(2) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(2)(a), 49(4)

Words in s. 264(3) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(2)(c)(i), 49(4)

Words in s. 264(3)(b) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(2)(c)(ii), 49(4)

S. 265(1)(aa) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(4)(a), 49(4)

S. 265(1A)(b)(ia) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(4)(b)(ii), 49(4)

Words in s. 265(1A)(b)(i) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(4)(b)(i), 49(4)

S. 277(2A) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(3)(b), 49(4)

S. 277(3A)(3B) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(3)(d), 49(4)

Words in s. 277(2)(b) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(3)(a), 49(4)

Words in s. 277(3) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(3)(c)(i), 49(4)

Words in s. 277(3)(b) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(3)(c)(ii), 49(4)

S. 278(1)(aa) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(5)(a), 49(4)

S. 278(1A)(b)(ia) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(5)(b)(ii), 49(4)

Words in s. 278(1A)(b)(i) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(5)(b)(i), 49(4)

S. 288(2A)(2B) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(4)(b), 49(4)

Words in s. 288(2)(b) substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(4)(a), 49(4)

Words in s. 398(4)(b) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(f), 49(4)

Sch. 21 para. 2(2)(ca)(cb) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 11, 49(4)

Word in Sch. 22 para. 51A substituted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(g), 49(4)

Words in Sch. 22 para. 54 renumbered as Sch. 22 para. 54(a) (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(5)(a), 49(4)

Sch. 22 para. 54(b) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 2(5)(b), 49(4)

Words in Sch. 27 para. 15(2)(za) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(h)(i), 49(4)

Words in Sch. 27 para. 15(2)(zb) inserted (22.3.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 7(9)(h)(ii), 49(4)

S. 264A applied (with modifications) (22.3.2026) by 2006 c. 52, s. 200ZB(1) (as inserted by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(4), Sch. 1 para. 3(3))

S. 277A applied (with modifications) (22.3.2026) by 2006 c. 52, s. 200ZB(2) (as inserted by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(4), Sch. 1 para. 3(3))

Sch. 24 para. 228 omitted (31.3.2026 for specified purposes and otherwise coming into force in accordance with reg. 4 of the commencing S.I.) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 33(13)(c), 49(1) (with s. 33(14)); S.I. 2026/86, regs. 3(b)(iv), 4

Words in s. 379(1) inserted (7.4.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 10 para. 91 (with s. 147, Sch. 11); S.I. 2026/323, reg. 4(1)(55)(e)

Sch. 24 paras. 229-231 omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 14(4) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Word in s. 218 cross-heading inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 38(2), 49(1) (with s. 38(6)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(d)

Word in s. 218 heading inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 38(3)(a), 49(1) (with s. 38(6)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(d)

Word in Sch. 10 heading inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 38(5)(a), 49(1) (with s. 38(6)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(d)

Sch. 10 Pt. 3A inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 38(5)(b), 49(1) (with s. 38(6)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(d)

Sch. 10 para. 21 and cross-heading omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 36(1)(b), 49(1) (with s. 36(3)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(c)

Sch. 16 para. 22A and cross-heading inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 39(5), 49(1) (with s. 39(7)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(e)

Sch. 16 para. 27 and cross-heading omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 36(1)(c), 49(1) (with s. 36(3)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(c)

S. 45(c) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 11(2) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Word in s. 46(2) inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 11(3)(a) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Words in s. 46(2) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 11(3)(b) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

S. 218(ba) inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 38(3)(b), 49(1) (with s. 38(6)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(d)

Words in s. 220(2) renumbered as s. 220(2)(a) (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 38(4)(a), 49(1) (with s. 38(6)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(d)

S. 220(2)(b) and word inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 38(4)(b), 49(1) (with s. 38(6)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(d)

Words in s. 238(3) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 11(4) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

S. 247 omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 34(2), 49(1) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Words in s. 248(2) substituted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 11(5) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

S. 288(6) inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 39(2), 49(1) (with s. 39(7)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(e)

S. 303(aa) inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 39(3), 49(1) (with s. 39(7)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(e)

Words in s. 305 inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 39(4), 49(1) (with s. 39(7)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(e)

Words in Sch. 9 para. 1(1)(b) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 36(1)(a)(i), 49(1) (with s. 36(3)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(c)

Sch. 9 para. 1(2) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 36(1)(a)(ii), 49(1) (with s. 36(3)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(c)

Sch. 17 para. 25(da) inserted (11.5.2026) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 39(6), 49(1) (with s. 39(7)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(e)

Sch. 24 para. 112(4) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 36(6)(a), 49(1); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(c)

Sch. 24 para. 112(6)(b) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 36(6)(b), 49(1); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(c)

Sch. 24 para. 149(4)(c) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 14(2)(b) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 24 para. 149(5)(c) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 14(2)(c) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 24 para. 149(3)(d)-(f) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 14(2)(a) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 24 para. 154(c) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 14(3)(a) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 24 para. 154(e) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 14(3)(b) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 24 para. 248 omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 14(5) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 24 para. 262(c) omitted (11.5.2026) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 5 para. 14(6) (with s. 34(4)(5)); S.I. 2026/402, reg. 2(b)

S. 419(1): power extended (29.4.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 251(2), 255(2)(k)

S. 82(2) excluded (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 196(2)(a), 255(3)(g)

Word in s. 215 heading inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(4)(a), 255(3)(g)

Word in s. 301 heading inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(5)(a), 255(3)(g)

Sch. 22 para. 103 inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 53(3); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Sch. 22 Pt. 7A inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 53(2); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Sch. 24 paras. 190-192 omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 54(e); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

S. 70A inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 83(1), 255(3)(a)

S. 97A inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(2), 255(3)(g)

Word in s. 20(1)(e) inserted (29.6.2026) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 81(7)(a)(i), 208(1) (with s. 81(8)); S.I. 2026/690, reg. 2

S. 20(1)(g) and word omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 81(7)(a)(ii), 208(1) (with s. 81(8)); S.I. 2026/690, reg. 2

S. 24(1)(f) omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 81(7)(b), 208(1) (with s. 81(8)); S.I. 2026/690, reg. 2

Words in s. 42(2)(b) substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 47; S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Words in s. 46(1) omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 48; S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Words in s. 125(6)(b) substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 49; S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Words in s. 135(6)(b) substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 50; S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Words in s. 155(3)(b) substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 51; S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

S. 161E(5)(b) substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 52; S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

S. 193(2A) inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(3)(b), 255(3)(g)

S. 193(4) inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(3)(d), 255(3)(g)

S. 193(2)(b) substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(3)(a), 255(3)(g)

Words in s. 193(3) substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(3)(c), 255(3)(g)

S. 215(2)(2ZA) substituted for s. 215(2) (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(4)(b), 255(3)(g)

S. 215(4) inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(4)(d), 255(3)(g)

Words in s. 215(3) substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(4)(c), 255(3)(g)

S. 252A(7) inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(3)(l), Sch. 27 para. 6(2)

S. 265(5) inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(3)(l), Sch. 27 para. 6(3)

S. 278(5) inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(3)(l), Sch. 27 para. 6(4)

S. 301(2)(2ZA) substituted for s. 301(2) (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(5)(b), 255(3)(g)

S. 301(4) inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(5)(d), 255(3)(g)

Words in s. 301(3) substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 192(5)(c), 255(3)(g)

Words in s. 339(2)(a) substituted (29.6.2026) by Victims and Courts Act 2026 (c. 19), ss. 15(1), 18(2) (with s. 15(2))

Words in s. 354(4)(a) substituted (29.6.2026) by Victims and Courts Act 2026 (c. 19), ss. 15(1), 18(2) (with s. 15(2))

Words in s. 363(2)(a) substituted (29.6.2026) by Victims and Courts Act 2026 (c. 19), ss. 15(1), 18(2) (with s. 15(2))

Words in Sch. 13 para. 4 substituted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(3)(l), Sch. 27 para. 6(6)

Sch. 24 para. 183 omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 54(a); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Sch. 24 para. 184 omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 54(a); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Sch. 24 para. 185(3) omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 54(b); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Sch. 24 para. 186(3) omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 54(c); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Sch. 24 para. 187 omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 54(d); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Sch. 24 para. 188 omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 54(d); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

Sch. A1 para. 4 renumbered as Sch. A1 para. 4(1) (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(3)(l), Sch. 27 para. 6(5)(a)

Sch. A1 para. 4(2) inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(3)(l), Sch. 27 para. 6(5)(b)

S. 70A modified (29.6.2026) by 2006 c. 52, s. 238(8) (as inserted by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 83(2), 255(3)(a))

S. 419(1): power extended (8.7.2026) by National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 (c. 24), s. 7(1)(2)

Words in s. 69A heading inserted (8.7.2026) by National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 (c. 24), s. 7(1), Sch. para. 13(2)(a)

Words in s. 69A(3) inserted (8.7.2026) by National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 (c. 24), s. 7(1), Sch. para. 13(2)(b)

S. 69A(5) substituted (8.7.2026) by National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 (c. 24), s. 7(1), Sch. para. 13(2)(c)

Sch. 13 paras. 15(ga)-(gc) inserted (8.7.2026) by National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 (c. 24), s. 7(1), Sch. para. 13(3)