Criminal Justice Act 2003

Type Public General Act
Publication 2003-11-20
Last updated 2026-03-22
State In force
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[^c20959651]: Sch. 32 para. 70 repealed (S.) (1.2.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 14(2), 206, Sch. 2 para. 49; S.S.I. 2010/413, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 3(1))

[^c20959681]: Sch. 32 para. 71 repealed (S.) (1.2.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 14(2), 206, Sch. 2 para. 49; S.S.I. 2010/413, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 3(1))

[^c20959711]: Sch. 32 para. 72 repealed (S.) (1.2.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 14(2), 206, Sch. 2 para. 49; S.S.I. 2010/413, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 3(1))

[^c20966321]: S. 325(9): definition of "social services authority" repealed (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children's Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), arts. 1, 5(1)(2), Sch. 2 para. 53(4)(c), Sch. 3 Pt. 2

[^c20968321]: Words in s. 325(9) substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children's Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), arts. 1, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 53(4)(a)

[^c20968951]: S. 325(9): definition of "social services functions" inserted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children's Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), arts. 1, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 53(4)(b)

[^c20969551]: S. 325(9): definition of "education functions" inserted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children's Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), arts. 1, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 53(4)(b)

[^c20969621]: S. 325(9): definition of "relevant functions" inserted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children's Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), arts. 1, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 53(4)(b)

[^c20974181]: S. 281(5) modified (16.12.2010) by The National Assembly for Wales Referendum (Assembly Act Provisions) (Referendum Question, Date of Referendum Etc.) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2837), arts. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 1(6)

[^c20984841]: S. 34 partly in force; s. 34 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 336(3); s. 34 in force for E.W. at 1.5.2010 by S.I. 2010/1183, art. 3 (with art. 4)

[^c5227021]: S. 307 wholly in force at 21.7.2005; s. 307(1)-(3)(5)(6) in force at Royal Assent, see s. 336(1); s. 307(4) in force at 21.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1817, art. 3

[^c5227031]: S. 333 partly in force; s. 333(1)-(5) in force and s. 333(6) in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 336(1); s. 333(6) in force for certain purposes at 27.2.2004 by S.I. 2004/81, art. 5; s. 333(6) in force for certain purposes at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 28 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

[^c5230431]: Sch. 37 Pt. 9 partly in force; Sch. 37 Pt. 9 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 336(1)

[^c5234451]: S. 332 partly in force; s. 332 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent and for certain further purposes at 18.12.2003, see s. 336(1)(2); s. 332 in force for certain purposes at 20.1.2004, 29.1.2004 and 27.2.2004 by S.I. 2004/81, arts. 2, 4, 5; s. 332 in force for certain purposes at 5.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/829, art. 2(1)(2) (subject to art. 2(3)-(6)); s. 332 in force for certain purposes at 15.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/3033, art. 3; s. 332 in force for certain purposes at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 27 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2); s. 332 in force for N.I. for certain purposes at 15.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1817, art. 2(1)(2) (subject to art. 2(3)); s. 332 in force for E.W. for certain purposes at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/751, art. 2; s. 332 in force for N.I. at 3.12.2007 by S.I. 2007/3340, art. 2(a); s. 332 in force for certain purposes at 18.6.2012 by S.I. 2012/1320, arts. 3(c), 4(1)(b)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4)

[^c5356461]: S. 303 partly in force; s. 303(b)(i)(ii) in force at 18.12.2003 see s. 336(2); s. 303(a)(c)(d) in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 22 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

[^c5356471]: Sch. 32 para. 43 whollly in force at 4.4.2005; Sch. 32 para. 43(3) in force at 18.12.2003, see s. 336(2); Sch. 32 para. 43 in force in so far as not already in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 42(19) (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

[^c5356481]: Sch. 32 para. 83 wholly in force at 4.4.2005; Sch. 32 para. 83(1)-(3) in force at 18.12.2003, see s. 336(2); Sch. 32 para. 83(4) in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 42(32) (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

[^c5356501]: S. 304 partly in force; s. 304 in force for certain purposes at 18.12.2003, see s. 336(2); s. 304 in force for certain purposes at 22.1.2004 by S.I. 2004/81, art. 3; s. 304 in force for certain purposes at 26.1.2004 by S.I. 2003/3282, art. 2, Sch.; s. 304 in force for certain purposes at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 23 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

[^key-00441551636be0d2eb81e42ef6298a78]: S. 268 renumbered as s. 268(1) (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 3 para. 23(2) (with Sch. 7 para. 2); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(u)

[^key-006ffd41c037878c363e9fecdd63fc0c]: S. 242(3) modification to saving for effects of 2012 c. 10, Sch. 12 para. 51(b) by S.I. 2012/2906, art. 7(2)(3) (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 138; S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

[^key-0081c37e6827e69cba603a0bce2816eb]: Sch. 12 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-009a9db6e1efbaffa832d1ef8f3ef335]: Sch. 19A inserted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 7 para. 2); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(t)

[^key-00e2f68e90d787ea3bc49a223a5592b6]: Words in Sch. 31 para. 6 substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 249(8) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-011fa0843de1f2463ec1c21f673c07ca]: S. 256AC(10A) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 231(4) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-0133b70e8d1e7a2505dde15cfb999561]: Sch. 3 para. 44 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-01888a2d2f7872f8389fa1ad1a3a1207]: Sch. 3 para. 48 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-01c44cd8e1c7e701031d35bfb240d83f]: Word in Sch. 19 para. 2(1) substituted (3.2.2025) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 74(2), 81(2); S.I. 2025/95, reg. 3(d)

[^key-0203e2aedbef4e0382192d8c43fd31b0]: Sch. 19A para. 3(6A) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 150(8)(b)(ii), 208(5)(q)

[^key-0239ac4a2168823738f9ae8361a8fd7f]: Words in s. 246(6) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 1 para. 7(3); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 72

[^key-024a8b42eef8271f179d7637b28ed1d8]: S. 23A(4A) inserted (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 5 para. 10(3) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-0279ccf5d2b1b5d2e0fb970e22e202a4]: Words in s. 301(6)(a) repealed (8.6.2015) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), s. 61(1)(10), Sch. 3 para. 80(2)(a), Sch. 7(4); S.I. 2015/560, art. 3 (with arts. 4-9)

[^key-02eef6b51a975ffcfa6c7c3ddf6b06b2]: S. 256 omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 136(4), 208(1); S.I. 2022/520, reg. 5(o)

[^key-0307f4701ceba0cc2a766b8041a815a0]: Sch. 3 para. 68 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-032a6f1f28e09624b94b9486ea316285]: Words in s. 30(8) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 47(6)(a), 95(1); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 38

[^key-0334e1b1e4d2e455441dba93254802b4]: Words in s. 249(1) substituted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 10 para. 24(a); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(h)

[^key-03d0bbc7ed98a99d6a10260a5418db32]: S. 255C heading substituted (29.6.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(2)(v), Sch. 13 para. 9(7)(a)

[^key-03e595695a4a504a86e04b380c137655]: Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-0415c6a1886ae21a2e0046628bb8ab0e]: Word in s. 264(7) inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 21(8)(b)

[^key-0505194ef8951daa166226f7d103c634]: Words in s. 249(3) omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 14 para. 8(4)(b); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(l)

[^key-0563ca7cc73cd4614eceeb9a5b5002de]: Words in s. 240A(1) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 220(2)(a) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-05938be7ae67ec08b896c72127c53645]: S. 237(1B)(e) and word inserted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(3)(b); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 72

[^key-062b6221c42e452a48be93e1100f9cc8]: Sch. 15 para. 63C omitted (12.4.2019) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), s. 27(3), Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(i) (with s. 25(3)(4))

[^key-0638c2ccec18287748e6268bceb815f8]: S. 53(4) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(y), Sch. 20 para. 1(3)(c)

[^key-0659d6d1f67fbcba80194b9ca3168ac0]: Sch. 27 para. 6 in force at 2.5.2022 by S.I. 2022/500, reg. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-0660203abfa72876f7e39a726cccfc74]: Words in s. 29(1) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 46(2), 95(1) (with s. 46(10)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 37

[^key-06a5fbc0a0001aa9c25774022b10718a]: Sch. 3 para. 39 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-06b5f9cbe76574dba7e45470b011137f]: Words in s. 246(6) omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 10 para. 23(6)(b); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(h)

[^key-08d9223049602fb6aa3dc82cbc27ea9a]: Words in s. 29(3) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 46(4), 95(1) (with s. 46(10)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 37

[^key-092342e1051bd55bcc34c924fd5407e0]: Words in s. 258(3A) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 233 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-097073f64b3f7859cfd8f209f47c9f57]: Words in s. 273(3) substituted for s. 273(3)(a)(b) (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 239 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-0a2782c8f558a8915146d5b7c4857037]: Words in s. 240A(12) inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 109(7)(a), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)

[^key-0b117e2adc0531902112b8ccc9f40df2]: S. 237(1B)(aa) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(aa), Sch. 21 para. 12

[^key-0b16830373cffa643d2bf10f1fe48c27]: S. 250(4A) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 227(3) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-0b5f7d62a3c4c4d16288adfeceadac76]: Sch. 31 para. 8 substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 249(10) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-0b731aa942a2ab420850a1a050ca717b]: S. 255B(10) inserted (2.4.2024) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Suitability for Fixed Term Recall) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/408), arts. 1(2), 2(3) (with art. 3)

[^key-0bcb26364b1064f69b33ba73a0d14ac2]: S. 263(2)(aa) inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 14 para. 13(a); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(l)

[^key-0bd23b027286dc2678587fc468c01148]: Sch. 32 para. 33 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-0bdbadfb039ea4905ed2c2bec60fc280]: Sch. 3 para. 75 in force at 18.6.2012 for specified purposes by S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(c)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4)

[^key-0c60b51e10e1b5488beee8b5eaf8385a]: S. 264(8) inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 17 para. 8; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(o)

[^key-0c780b6184e67c3ada348d3a114af260]: Pt. 12 Ch. 6 applied to any person serving a sentence for an offence committed before 4 April 2005 (whenever that sentence was or is imposed) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 121(1), 151(1); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)

[^key-0da3c90e9d847742ea531c792b8e0931]: Words in Sch. 15B Pt. 3 heading substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 246(6) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-0de4c3457615645009413f77efb1aa73]: S. 256B cross-heading omitted (1.2.2015) by virtue of Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 3 para. 19 (with Sch. 7 para. 2); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(u)

[^key-0e3252a80d0e0a0c615ec19d7a5df205]: Sch. 3 para. 19(2)(a) in force at 18.6.2012 by S.I. 2012/1320, art. 3(d)(iii)

[^key-0e39386d274d1a532b6694dd22c49712]: Words in Sch. 34A para. 10 inserted (31.1.2024) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), s. 240(1), Sch. 14 para. 17(3)(a); S.I. 2024/31, reg. 2

[^key-0e50e4f8eab02b516d397efbb969a937]: S. 267B applied by Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (c. 43), Sch. 1 paras. 8(2)(a)(4)(a), 9(2)(a)(4)(a) (as amended (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 16 paras. 7, 8; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(n))

[^key-0e75bef5325a2be4805babd38126fe18]: Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 18.6.2012 for specified purposes by S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(c)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4)

[^key-0eb2324764cb63fefed91be9d33334f5]: Words in s. 267 inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 14 para. 15; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(l)

[^key-0f5fac35801755f34dd2f446d42959a7]: Sch. 3 para. 17 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-0f84c656ab7d5279f75bbef585f2ffbe]: Words in s. 264(6A)(a) substituted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 21(8)(a)

[^key-0ff3a0e8706ae7855dfc8b0b2a68f3d5]: Words in s. 237(1)(b) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 218(2)(b) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-10030b1e9c87d1146d4aa53d1429fc8e]: S. 264(6)(ca) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 131(3)(b), 208(5)(m)

[^key-101a7084ba32861f0da9c6a45c38ad69]: Words in s. 301(1)(b) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 242 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-101b38463d35eee15b04dbaac694b734]: Words in s. 256C(4)(b) substituted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 3 para. 21 (with Sch. 7 para. 2); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(u)

[^key-10455db8ce9c903d073615389aa28d18]: S. 268(1A)(ca) inserted (28.4.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 132(10), 208(4)(p)

[^key-10c15d157c8120485267e908a43006d5]: Words in s. 325(6)(f) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 124(c); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-10d2ad59cffc241d229de8616af4c7f6]: Words in s. 256B(1A)(a) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 232(3) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-12953d54d8bc59f131308ceab60f26d0]: Words in s. 256AA(1)(b) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 229(2)(a) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-12d916bfa22114b5a02d5f1f02769029]: Word in s. 243A heading inserted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 3 para. 16 (with Sch. 7 para. 2); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(u)

[^key-1304b4f93bfc6d24140afea4bf5d5544]: Sch. 3 para. 32 in force at 18.6.2012 for specified purposes by S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(c)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4)

[^key-132b92b76ef433d6acc806b2ff6ba880]: Words in Sch. 15B Pt. 2 heading substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 246(5) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-134d1bd157f5ae4206da18726ada3aa2]: S. 253(5) omitted (13.4.2015) by virtue of Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(3) (with s. 7(5)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 73

[^key-13508566a08dc073e2315dec0bab8099]: Words in s. 247A(2) substituted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 45(2)(a)(i)

[^key-1353f96c162c897ae2f7272389486868]: S. 30 partly in force; s. 30 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 336(3); s. 30 in force for certain purposes at 25.7.2007 by S.I. 2007/1999, arts. 2, 3; s. 30 in force for certain further purposes at 9.6.2008, 1.11.2009, 1.1.2011, 6.9.2011, 3.10.2011, 19.3.2012 and 1.4.2014 by S.I. 2008/1424, arts. 2, 3, S.I. 2009/2879, arts. 2, 3, S.I. 2010/3005, art. 2, S.I. 2011/2188, arts. 2, 3, S.I. 2012/825, art. 2, S.I. 2014/633, art. 2

[^key-13fb3969adc9fb20deaf322160f9e97a]: Sch. 32 para. 24 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-13fcc18d862e480497bc0a36f9a48a89]: S. 270 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-1425b2e09f8e81351638918331d07352]: S. 138(1) repealed (27.6.2011) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 111, 182(5), Sch. 23 Pt. 3 (with s. 180); S.I. 2011/1452, art. 2(c)(i)

[^key-144966ac66625e46e83af117e9d59c74]: Words in s. 255B(1)(b) substituted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), ss. 9(5), 22(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 5); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(i)

[^key-1469256ae1bbcd8cb588edae4ecf2965]: Words in s. 256AA(9) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 229(3) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-14f33dad6dde9164985243f3f28471b0]: S. 246 excluded (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), ss. 237(5), 416(1) (with ss. 2, 398(1), 406, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-153af90600dd905637b5bd76e25560dd]: Words in s. 53(1) substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(y), Sch. 20 para. 1(3)(b)(i)

[^key-155c0f69a8116c840c0366b45e57112f]: Pt. 12 Ch. 6 modified (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 244(1)(2)(c), 416(1) (with ss. 2, 244(3), 398(1), 406, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-159f7b8ce6aa6eb314b0a3944ea7b17f]: Words in s. 29(5)(cb) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 187; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

[^key-15c909976969d44a85d2a587222bee3f]: Sch. 3 para. 74(2)(3) repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-168436566b852a2e8f20d15ff6f2cd61]: Words in s. 330(5)(a) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 137(3), 208(1); S.I. 2022/520, reg. 5(p)

[^key-1685a02ce653a5293667f4152e268d38]: Pt. 12 Ch. 6 applied (29.6.2021) by 1984 c. 47, Sch. para. 2(3B) (as inserted by Counter Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(2)(r), Sch. 11 para. 2)

[^key-170b29f96049a604e5b17133f9f78324]: Sch. 20B inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 17 para. 10; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(o)

[^key-170b610f2a364916eed9ea9bb1ea6b3c]: Word in s. 246(4)(h) omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 112(4), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)

[^key-177a220f1add5357d685cbc2536401bf]: Words in s. 24A(3)(a) substituted (28.10.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 4 para. 15(3) (with s. 45(3)); S.I. 2022/1075, reg. 4(b)

[^key-17c3aa8cf450542cceced14697d9c0ae]: Words in s. 29(4) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 46(7), 95(1) (with s. 46(10)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 37

[^key-186525426634db05d3f32f27870786ee]: Words in s. 53(1)(b) substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(y), Sch. 20 para. 1(3)(b)(iii)

[^key-187017cc1160705bf90af337c022cee4]: Words in s. 264(6)(c) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 236(2)(b) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-18723e64525a932b5b6ede55b6b9c73f]: S. 283(4)(7) in force at 2.5.2022 for specified purposes by S.I. 2022/500, reg. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-1896d651f7323549036c12f63c686a65]: S. 289 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-18a50a1cb8d007d60cc95f0166e6f2cb]: Sch. 3 para. 53 in force at 18.6.2012 by S.I. 2012/1320, art. 3(d)(iv) (with art. 6(2))

[^key-18ac4de2001504a7f7b2f4160933132c]: Words in s. 242(2)(b) omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 12 para. 51(a); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(j) (with art. 7(2)(3))

[^key-18c3f65f6dee1509f313ebe29c11c950]: S. 298 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-1941af34a134963911f60b0ec4ac1ceb]: Words in s. 247A(6) substituted (29.6.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(2)(v), Sch. 13 para. 9(4)(a)

[^key-19790e861aae6e4ebd1d28537b276f10]: Sch. 3 para. 42 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-19d9822470222afd5002bcc7a2cdcfa7]: Sch. 3 para. 63 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-1a290ccb69f0abdc9f17143a849f3686]: Words in Sch. 20B para. 17(3) substituted (26.2.2020) by Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Act 2020 (c. 3), ss. 6(5)(c), 10(4)

[^key-1a77d621435266c6370a11f700c0bd0e]: Words in s. 246(6) omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 10 para. 23(6)(a); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(h)

[^key-1ac824936de38c6d3c3080f08f9c7923]: Words in s. 237(1) inserted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), ss. 2(3), 22(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 2); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(b)

[^key-1b6786aee12ae44898d38c9f155d4043]: Words in s. 237(3) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 218(5)(b) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-1b77a4a2715c2a7ac4dca824fcd17554]: Words in s. 256AC(4)(c)(ii) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 231(2)(b) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-1b9e51c8d2727f01df7e5121f2993582]: Word in Sch. 20B para. 39(3) inserted (3.2.2025) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 59(12)(c), 81(2); S.I. 2025/95, reg. 3(b)

[^key-1c08cdbcbdcbf06a05e6542051a5f953]: S. 261 substituted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 47(9), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 24 (with Sch. 2 para. 9)

[^key-1c83b35d185218fced618ca0a239eac4]: Sch. 20B para. 17(1A) inserted (26.2.2020) by Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Act 2020 (c. 3), ss. 6(5)(b), 10(4)

[^key-1d07b1ac07ce4cab5a8d870c775b0b5e]: Word in s. 247A(9)(a) substituted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 45(2)(d)

[^key-1d961478947bae444a326e5fc40f5c94]: Words in s. 256AC(11)(b) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 231(5) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-1dcf53b8555d5152a36aa5e4321a2408]: Sch. 20A para. 8A inserted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 14(6)(b), 95(1) (with s. 14(7)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 10

[^key-1dcfe9cc062857afee09dd3ea5e6d2e5]: Words in s. 221(3) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 313(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^key-1e95cf077c8810f527c83231d289c535]: Words in s. 325(6) inserted (28.4.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 189(5), 208(4)(x)

[^key-1ea529df5d0c34536061ee544b838635]: Sch. 3 para. 62 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-1f245ec9ec10746a986d2fd3dbf3ffc7]: Ss. 255A-255C and cross-heading substituted for ss. 255A-255D (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 114(1), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)

[^key-1f36243e53e875080b656c05a90c3cea]: Words in s. 240A(1)(a) omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 16 para. 14; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(n)

[^key-1f5c9bc5a528cf5b2d8a38e95269b6f6]: S. 256B(1B) inserted (26.2.2020) by Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Act 2020 (c. 3), ss. 7(4), 10(4)

[^key-1fa1373dbadebff25ab66cdb1e5c0c48]: Sch. 3 paras. 21-28 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

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