Sentencing Act 2026

Type Public General Act
Publication 2026-01-22
Last updated 2026-03-31
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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6

Omit paragraph 19B (electronic monitoring in Scotland of requirements in supervision default order) and the italic heading before it.

7

In paragraph 20(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “supervision”, omit paragraph (d) (but not the “or” at the end of it).

Crime and Disorder Act 1998

8

In section 38(4) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (meaning of “youth justice services”)—

  • (a) omit paragraph (ha);
  • (b) omit paragraph (ib).

Criminal Justice Act 2003

9
  • (2) In section 256D (drug testing requirements), in subsections (1) and (2), for “this Chapter” substitute “section 256B”.
  • (3) In section 256E (drug appointment requirements), in subsections (1) and (2), for “this Chapter” substitute “section 256B”.
  • (a) in subsection (1)—
  • (i) omit the definition of “offender subject to supervision under this Chapter”;
  • (ii) omit the definition of “supervision default order”;
  • (iii) omit the definition of “the supervision period”;
  • (iv) in the definition of “the supervisor”, omit paragraph (a) (and the “and” at the end of that paragraph);
  • (b) in subsection (2), omit “256AA(1),”.
  • (6) In section 302 (execution of process between England and Wales and Scotland)—
  • (a) omit “section 256AC(1) or (3),”;
  • (b) omit “paragraph 8(1) or 10(5) of Schedule 19A,” (and the “or” that appears before those words).
  • (7) In section 330(5)(a) (orders subject to affirmative procedure)—
  • (a) omit “section 256AB(4),”;
  • (b) omit “paragraph 6 of Schedule 19A,”.
  • (8) In Schedule 20B (modifications of Chapter 6 of Part 12 in certain transitional cases)—

Offender Management Act 2007

10

In section 4(3) of the Offender Management Act 2007 (restriction on arrangements for the provision of probation services)—

  • (a) at the end of paragraph (a) insert “or”;

Sentencing Code

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  • (1) The Sentencing Code is amended as follows.
  • (2) In section 45 (occasions where criminal courts charge duty arises), omit paragraph (c).
  • (3) In section 46(2) (criminal courts charge duty), in the definition of “relevant failure”—
  • (a) at the end of paragraph (a), insert “or”;
  • (b) omit paragraph (c) (and the “or” before it).
  • (4) In section 238(3) (offender subject to more than one order), omit “and 247”.
  • (5) In section 248(2) (interpretation), for “, 242 and 247” substitute “and 242”.

Part 2 — Repeal of provision which inserts or amends provision repealed by section 34 or Part 1 of this Schedule

Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014

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  • (4) In section 5, omit subsections (6) to (8).
  • (a) paragraph 2(2), (3) and (5);
  • (i) the definition of “offender subject to supervision under this Chapter”;
  • (ii) the definition of “supervision default order”;
  • (iii) the definition of “the supervision period”;

Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015

13

Sentencing Act 2020

14

Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Act 2020

15

In the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Act 2020, omit section 7(3).

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022

16

In the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, omit section 150(8).

Editorial notes

1

S. 3 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 49(3)(c)

2

S. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

3

S. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

4

S. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

5

S. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

6

S. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

7

S. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

8

S. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

9

S. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

10

S. 18 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 49(3)(c)

11

S. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

12

S. 22 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 49(3)(c)

13

S. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

14

S. 24 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 49(3)(c)

15

S. 25 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(3)(a)

16

S. 26 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

17

S. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

18

S. 28 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(3)(a)

19

S. 29 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 49(3)(c)

20

S. 30 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 49(3)(c)

21

S. 31 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

22

S. 32 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 49(3)(c)

23

S. 33 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

24

S. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

25

S. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

26

S. 36 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

27

S. 37 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 49(3)(c)

28

S. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

29

S. 39 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

30

S. 42 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

31

S. 44 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

32

S. 45 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

33

S. 46 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(3)(b)

34

S. 47 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(3)(b)

35

S. 48 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(3)(b)

36

S. 49 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(3)(b)

37

S. 50 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(3)(b)

38

Sch. 3 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

39

Sch. 3 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

40

Sch. 3 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

41

Sch. 3 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

42

Sch. 3 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

43

Sch. 3 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

44

Sch. 3 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

45

Sch. 3 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

46

Sch. 3 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

47

Sch. 3 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

48

Sch. 3 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

49

Sch. 3 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

50

Sch. 3 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

51

Sch. 3 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

52

Sch. 3 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

53

Sch. 3 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

54

Sch. 5 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

55

Sch. 5 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

56

Sch. 5 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

57

Sch. 5 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

58

Sch. 5 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

59

Sch. 5 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

60

Sch. 5 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

61

Sch. 5 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

62

Sch. 5 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

63

Sch. 5 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

64

Sch. 5 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

65

Sch. 5 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

66

Sch. 5 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

67

Sch. 5 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

68

Sch. 5 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

69

Sch. 5 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

70

Sch. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 49(1)

71

S. 1 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

72

S. 2 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

73

S. 4 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

74

S. 5 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

75

S. 7 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

76

S. 11 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

77

Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

78

Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

79

S. 41 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

80

S. 8 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

81

S. 9 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

82

Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

83

S. 19 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

84

S. 20 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

85

S. 40 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

86

Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

87

Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

88

S. 43 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

89

S. 44 in force at 22.3.2026 by S.I. 2026/86, reg. 2

90

S. 45 in force at 22.3.2026 by S.I. 2026/217, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

91

Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

92

Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

93

Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

94

Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

95

Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)

96

S. 32(1)-(3) in force at 31.3.2026 for specified purposes and otherwise coming into force in accordance with reg. 4 by S.I. 2026/86, regs. 3(b)(iii), 4

97

S. 33 in force at 31.3.2026 for specified purposes and otherwise coming into force in accordance with reg. 4 by S.I. 2026/86, regs. 3(b)(iv), 4

98

Sch. 4 in force at 31.3.2026 for specified purposes and otherwise coming into force in accordance with reg. 4 by S.I. 2026/86, regs. 3(b)(v), 4

99

S. 30 in force at 31.3.2026 for specified purposes and otherwise coming into force in accordance with reg. 4 by S.I. 2026/86, regs. 3(b)(i), 4

100

S. 31 in force at 31.3.2026 for specified purposes and otherwise coming into force in accordance with reg. 4 by S.I. 2026/86, regs. 3(b)(ii), 4

101

S. 32(4) in force at 31.3.2026 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2026/86, regs. 3(a), 4

Further release after recall: relevant young offenders suitable for automatic release

Further release after recall: other offenders eligible for automatic release

Further release after recall: supplementary

Repeal of provisions relating to supervision after end of sentence

Early removal of prisoners liable to removal from United Kingdom

Removal of maximum period for unpaid work requirement

Number of hours of work required by unpaid work requirement

Termination of community order

Termination of supervision period of suspended sentence order

Rules about the proceedings of the Parole Board

Application of provisions about release etc to certain repatriated prisoners

Imprisonment or detention for public protection: termination of licences

Powers of High Court on referral

Amendments to Bail Act 1976

Deportation of foreign criminals

Power to make consequential provision

Power to state effect in Sentencing Act 2020 of commencement of amendments made by this Act

Extent

Commencement

Short title

Firearms Act 1968

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Armed Forces Act 2006

Sentencing Act 2020

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989

Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993

Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984

Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984

This is the Schedule to be inserted in the Criminal Justice Act 2003 after Schedule 19ZA—

Crime (Sentences) Act 1997

Crime and Disorder Act 1998

Criminal Justice Act 2003

Offender Management Act 2007

Sentencing Code

Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014

Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015

Sentencing Act 2020

Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Act 2020

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022

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