Criminal Justice Act 2003

[^key-1fa5c33827de3f944d61b0e934c3526e]: S. 246A inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 125(3), 151(1); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(e)

[^key-1ff18fa74c172d347ab0c57cb4f94a24]: Words in s. 327(3)(b)(v) inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 21(9)

[^key-2042a8fcfe200e0d887c17de8eb4144a]: S. 244ZA inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 130(3), 208(5)(m)

[^key-20b63a4b33f718792d438e2de80a28ce]: S. 264(6B) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 144(10)(c), 208(5)(p)

[^key-20d30de3db0b960ef2220a2c8229601b]: Sch. 19B inserted (28.6.2022 for E.W.) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 8; S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 24 (with Sch. 2 para. 9)

[^key-20da5ed61a880fe4d0359ff28699fd28]: S. 240A(8) repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2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-20ed72172b9c03afa0ac70502201eaed]: Words in s. 253 heading inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 114(3), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)

[^key-2122553ca97b9bf789a44dd43f9840ab]: S. 41 in force at 28.5.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(a)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-21701bd5a4315eff50103bb0129d42ce]: Sch. 4 paras. 33A, 33B inserted (29.7.2021) by Space Industry Act 2018 (c. 5), s. 70(1), Sch. 12 para. 24; S.I. 2021/817, reg. 2, Sch. para. 117 (with reg. 3)

[^key-2198ae36f5d41bfbfb39bad715ace66e]: Words in s. 253(1) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(2) (with s. 7(5)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 73

[^key-21a4748c147624db39227198c6ad131e]: S. 43 repealed (E.W.) (1.5.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 113, 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 10

[^key-22611c9a9526e760cc29df8b61f9d588]: Sch. 19 para. 2(2A) inserted (3.2.2025) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 74(4), 81(2); S.I. 2025/95, reg. 3(d)

[^key-22b5113a0c2151deaf2d26cbf121dd5a]: Sch. 31 para. 3(1A) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 150(9)(a), 208(5)(q)

[^key-22cb4b2aa3985bf121fda1dc95842eb7]: Words in s. 250(4) inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 20 para. 6(2)(a); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(r)

[^key-237260328596d65cd63bfd60ff15f95c]: Words in s. 250(4) inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 117(5)(b), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)

[^key-237d76b9945d5a55c41b5a1e8fe82a37]: Sch. 3 para. 67 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-23917bfc1304bf1bfafc4b0c11c74c0c]: Sch. 3 para. 12 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-244f9d812f1e1a7c2a32d003cf0bf5e2]: S. 240ZA(1A)(1B) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(s), Sch. 16 para. 2(3)

[^key-245e43c8d7eb7be287913ff832b43ed7]: Words in s. 305(1) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 243(3) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-248c5fe00f2d81811b125985c2209557]: Sch. 15 Pt. 3 inserted (12.4.2019) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 9(5), 27(3) (with s. 25(3)(4))

[^key-24e6ab7a69d9b080cb749df999fe33f7]: Words in Sch. 20B para. 34(1) inserted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 15(9)(a), 95(1); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 11

[^key-256cee6bf248eb8b5ea8393873d5a281]: S. 243A(2A) inserted (28.4.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 132(2), 208(4)(p)

[^key-26136682c349d399b494d7d23c0a8e0a]: Words in s. 267 substituted (7.2.2020) by The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/157), regs. 1, 3

[^key-26a58060635919ac48ddba29a60e90c2]: S. 260(6)(a)(b) substituted for s. 260(6)(a)-(c) (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 47(8), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 24 (with Sch. 2 para. 9)

[^key-26ae562ed2f9cd30f6265070074ebab8]: Words in s. 300(2)(b) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 241(3)(b) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-26ca84c597a9247e306035381b8b1fe8]: Words in s. 255ZA(5)(b) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-27a5111b366ceb6c346c7e7fb7f8bc6c]: Words in s. 337(2) 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-27f650eec6a5167fb8936de2c3874943]: Words in s. 305(1) omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 10 para. 37(b); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(h)

[^key-28071930067279644ae86ce05be2349c]: Words in s. 46(7) repealed (E.W.) (1.5.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 148(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 10

[^key-28139d8a275f50df1d991561ccbae1d3]: Words in s. 300(1)(b) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 241(2) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-287486885db77e1b537fd02ffa9c5dd4]: S. 255B(4A) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 136(2), 208(1); S.I. 2022/520, reg. 5(o)

[^key-28dcbf378484a2418a13071b42895f5b]: Words in Sch. 31 para. 3A substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 249(4) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-296e74599dee3f8e4449af266950efc2]: S. 24B(3)(za) inserted (28.10.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 4 para. 23(a) (with s. 45(3)); S.I. 2022/1075, reg. 4(b)

[^key-29b52f8e49a3f3fc4dbc3ef91cb8cf72]: Sch. 3 para. 10 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-2a1e70d9baddf8c10ff9a2d4192e583d]: Words in Sch. 15 heading substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 245(3) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-2ac7fca9117f71f086dd6d1384c90e09]: Ss. 322, 323 repealed (23.3.2015) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1), Sch. 11 para. 50 (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2015/373, art. 4(f)(xii)

[^key-2ae7dd3c6fc0f375ebff37a669a76f90]: Words in s. 240A(11)(a)(ii) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 220(4) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-2b1d3b6c3ac5cd91fb2b75bbae22f1ee]: Words in s. 325(1) substituted (28.4.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 189(2), 208(4)(x)

[^key-2b8d4cece2c660e3b463a7aea2e7c893]: S. 300(6) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 241(5) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-2bc3e4846a26f13601816980b018b3b0]: S. 263(5) inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 17 para. 7; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(o)

[^key-2be8f28107ee46ba59639582791c5e0a]: Words in s. 246(4)(i) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 224(2)(d) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-2c2a6c3a65d97a4e6674ff21608cfd10]: Words in s. 244A heading substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 223(2) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-2c6ad10c648d134d3eaa012fe40f0f6f]: Sch. 15 para. 60A omitted (12.4.2019) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), s. 27(3), Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(e) (with s. 25(3)(4))

[^key-2c6f652d4cdcb14b1944b334696dd19e]: Sch. 15 para. 60B omitted (12.4.2019) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), s. 27(3), Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(f) (with s. 25(3)(4))

[^key-2cf6729f675abb4068674e32ae4665a6]: S. 263(3) omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 10 para. 31; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(h)

[^key-2d03290c53e2d69f24e23ac2805ce09f]: S. 29 heading substituted (7.11.2023) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 4(2)(a); S.I. 2023/1194, reg. 2(e)

[^key-2d040ac4742fa06a1dd980b93840d8dd]: S. 240ZA(8A)(9) substituted for s. 240ZA(9) (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(s), Sch. 16 para. 2(5)

[^key-2d20ebe9d759d6c6ec1aee17ba635d0c]: Words in Sch. 15 heading substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 130(8)(a), 208(5)(m)

[^key-2d7a407a0af4f60523e2b057a12b0f54]: Words in s. 246A(2) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 4(2), 95(1); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 4

[^key-2d86a23afa589a1af1a0094907180d7a]: Word in Sch. 20B para. 39(2) inserted (3.2.2025) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 59(12)(b), 81(2); S.I. 2025/95, reg. 3(b)

[^key-2da5567e1b1553e3333b08b44daa94de]: Words in Sch. 31 para. 3C substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 249(6) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-2daab87049748a9d960e2644995d08b3]: Words in s. 250(4) substituted (29.6.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(2)(v), Sch. 13 para. 9(5)(b)

[^key-2de7b203ea6dc42ad69e40e6d765960c]: Sch. 31 para. 2(3) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 249(2)(c) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-2df4ea9e342bfc4817b6bc550c1e358b]: Sch. 3 para. 11 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-2e54b729f44ce35577c53b606818c201]: Words in s. 56(1) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(y), Sch. 20 para. 1(6)(a)(i)

[^key-2e6e860792a281137b36f0ae36ad2a30]: S. 242(3) 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(b); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(j) (with art. 7(2)(3))

[^key-2e9138af18979dddd6dcd551ea5180cc]: Words in s. 247(7) substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 144(7), 208(5)(p)

[^key-2e94bcb6e1850974f2f2b813a842d9ba]: Sch. 20A para. 4(1)(c) omitted (13.4.2015) by virtue of Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 15(7)(c), 95(1); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 11

[^key-2f666dfe51ba7644fab9216627d6f9ef]: Ss. 181-188 omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 89(1)(a), 151(1); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(a)

[^key-2f7bbca6586e3278c5c20c45a6a3eac2]: Words in s. 240A(11) substituted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 109(6)(a), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)

[^key-2fbd082af2d663c1d7a30190b54e8b3f]: Words in s. 30(5)(b) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 47(4)(a), 95(1); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 38

[^key-2ff90332f968adf322ec2323c872a3cb]: Words in s. 237(1)(b) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(2); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 72

[^key-304e48571b4c3ee0e84eb3ed2e61527d]: Sch. 3 para. 16 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-305434b3bf5be5cafe3cdfc6c7f66023]: Sch. 3 para. 2 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-30ed197d4f3363d1748fb582361fd800]: Sch. 37 Pt. 7 in force for certain purposes at 27.2.2004 by S.I. 2004/81, art. 5; Sch. 37 Pt. 7 in force for certain purposes at 5.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/829, art. 2(1)(2) (subject to art. 2(3)-(6)); Sch. 37 Pt. 7 in force for certain purposes at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 44(4) (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (as amended (3.12.2012) by S.I. 2012/2905, art. 4(1)(a)(2))); Sch. 37 Pt. 7 in force at 3.12.2012 for specified purposes by S.I. 2012/2905, art. 3(1)(a) (2) (4) (with art. 3(3))

[^key-311b3fa1bd7a28f0bca6a7bfadcc9966]: Sch. 31 paras. 3B, 3C and cross-heading inserted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), ss. 18(10), 22(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 7); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(p)

[^key-313f846b01464e3b9ae69df24ac6a9f1]: Sch. 36 para. 4 in force at 18.6.2012 by S.I. 2012/1320, art. 3(e)

[^key-31b436bcccad08c384f4e2148b089c54]: Words in s. 30(8) inserted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 47(6)(b), 95(1); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 38

[^key-32ec25b5309dc02733e0111658225376]: S. 247(7) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 14(3)(b), 95(1) (with s. 14(7)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 10

[^key-330922b28cdc8c208eef991108341595]: Sch. 15 para. 152A inserted (31.7.2015) by Modern Slavery Act 2015 (c. 30), ss. 6(3), 61(1); S.I. 2015/1476, reg. 2(a)

[^key-33489d54c102abbf03712f3be913d327]: Pt. 12 Ch. 6 applied (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(a); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(x)

[^key-33681fb1bfe434f51c24b1d99f04b1e6]: Words in s. 255ZA(6) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-33b8c578ef499edde8b557e2d7dbe401]: Sch. 3 para. 6 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-345590c35e366ee29306af5764a476c6]: Words in s. 325(9) inserted (28.4.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 189(6), 208(4)(x)

[^key-34b4dccba4f2aea42673e4322aab28b1]: Words in s. 302 inserted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 3 para. 24(2) (with Sch. 7 para. 2); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(u)

[^key-34ca97405bcbcd35baa287534687c76c]: S. 247A(2)(b)(c) substituted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 45(2)(a)(ii)

[^key-34fbc80f7bd7bdfa59fcedb65b1bbc6f]: Sch. 3 para. 59 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-3506676d8a6dd9987586b763a1b00529]: Words in s. 25(2)(ga) substituted (8.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 133(6), 151(1); S.I. 2013/453, art. 4(c)

[^key-3511ce908d20e2de37e06253b2b1a522]: Words in Sch. 31 para. 2(2) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 249(2)(b) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-3525697804973ab0a3fe3f9c5fc548b2]: Sch. 18A 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-35b6d727a17e295bed269761a355982c]: Words in s. 268(1A)(a) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 238(a) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-35e110acb44dc7bfb9d26aa96d4cfb60]: Words in Sch. 20B para. 38(4) substituted (3.2.2025) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 59(11)(d), 81(2); S.I. 2025/95, reg. 3(b)

[^key-35f8c0f4d5132b5b707a90835b1a06d0]: Sch. 8 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-360a13ceb06e69e271bce3644f7487c4]: Word in s. 240ZA(11) inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 21(3)

[^key-369be6d3ce76dbaa47c1f7843289ed4f]: Sch. 3 para. 46 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-36fac07bed551ab57334e39052274209]: Word in Sch. 32 para. 102(2)(b) substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 13 para. 7; S.I. 2022/520, reg. 5(q) (as amended by S.I. 2022/680, reg. 2(c))

[^key-3758f48f512faae732ce16180017f169]: Sch. 32 para. 123 modified in part (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), ss. 1, 5(2)(3); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

[^key-3876999f420f27460916dd8224272255]: Sch. 32 para. 21(3) repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with s. 413(4)(5), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-389c9c966dd3c04f40843bc24b236003]: Sch. 3 para. 52 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-38e23f4bc3dddead0bbce21e3659645d]: Sch. 15 para. 116A inserted (3.4.2017) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), s. 88(1), Sch. 4 para. 68(2); S.I. 2017/511, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-38f54ad353c50d4106790f2c41db85f5]: Words in s. 330(5)(a) inserted (3.2.2025) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 59(8), 81(2); S.I. 2025/95, reg. 3(b)

[^key-396f72cf38860e4b2f583ab45ff895b8]: Word in s. 255A(7)(a) omitted (1.12.2020) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 228(a) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-3973b9f3a2cac42531704f01b76ec1a5]: Ss. 237A, 237B inserted (3.2.2025) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 59(2), 81(2); S.I. 2025/95, reg. 3(b)

[^key-39cb63cde540e6a369a9793aa3e3039b]: S. 240A(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-3aa625576dae154ad2ea530a1e9fb578]: Sch. 3 para. 58 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-3ad5aa8d78ba17800a2fb76fa1b0d9df]: S. 244 modified (10.9.2024 for specified purposes, 22.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/844), arts. 1(2), 3

[^key-3ae66bc0e0c28e8d7554adb97cf17dca]: Words in s. 240A(11)(a)(i) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 220(4) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-3b0df52ed935f57cbed05b2b4a4aae89]: Words in s. 247(2)(a) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 14(3)(a), 95(1) (with s. 14(7)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 10

[^key-3b7b5eee300eb44d730aa736a4ce0ae3]: Words in s. 155(2) substituted (14.7.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 19(2); S.I. 2022/816, regs. 1(2), 3(d)

[^key-3bdbd65de882409d0a6720f90593f89f]: S. 264(6) substituted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 1 para. 23(2); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 72

[^key-3c017877dba96c765294e9794b6a6124]: S. 246(4ZA) omitted (17.6.2024) by virtue of Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 68(4), 81(2); S.I. 2024/755, reg. 2

[^key-3c1090e240aa5dfe636d77b6549ff66d]: Words in s. 240A heading substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(s), Sch. 16 para. 3(2)

[^key-3c1c69045aad22c25c7f30caabf25293]: Words in s. 56(1) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(y), Sch. 20 para. 1(6)(a)(ii)

[^key-3c265fec35d947f0c049f9bf28fa804d]: Sch. 32 para. 141 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-3c27e5697d3d5b7ec55e8871f0084813]: Words in s. 302 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-3c57c2c7140b24f751e2ea79b57bbdf6]: S. 267A 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-3c5cefc94519662205e9b87d166734a5]: Words in s. 246(5)(a) 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(5)(a); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(h)

[^key-3caaf0df8b2e56096f9c6307b6a670ef]: S. 256AC(11)(b) and words inserted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 12 para. 14(b); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 78

[^key-3d1d24c4fab44db11387752900cc944d]: Words in s. 258(3A) inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 20 para. 8; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(r)

[^key-3d31e8d07da2e5686af794e69693652f]: S. 256E applied (with modifications) (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 247(2)(b)(3)(4), 416(1) (with ss. 2, 398(1), 406, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-3dbd8ad2f48e3bfca503e58f17ab1259]: Words in s. 240A(1)(a) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 220(2)(b) (with Sch. 27) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1236, regs. 1, 4(7)(b)); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-3de69d0973cac6f9b2cd305dbf0dc02d]: S. 29(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 29(2) (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 46(3), 95(1) (with s. 46(10)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 37

[^key-3df77015d06151363a1da2a3f63bd718]: Words in s. 256A(3) substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 136(5)(c), 208(1); S.I. 2022/520, reg. 5(o)

[^key-3e68c00a6d78f49fc18d54258313a11d]: Words in s. 241(1) omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 10 para. 20(a); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(h)

[^key-3e9349a3fdfa6ba2e8f4c6f41d44d9fd]: S. 247A(7A) inserted (30.4.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(1)(i), Sch. 13 para. 45(2)(b)

[^key-3ef692a94c1613c2209c6a5d53ac3a98]: S. 256AB inserted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 1 para. 1 (with Sch. 7 para. 2); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(s)

[^key-3f02cae91a3059964aeefc63fd32ca03]: Words in s. 327(6) inserted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 83(7), 115(3)(j)

[^key-3f4ba13022feeed2d440d5f8d3eab3fb]: Words in s. 250(4) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 227(2)(a) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-3f545a3884b3337d408e1502437b331f]: S. 243A(1)(1A) substituted for s. 243A(1) (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), ss. 1, 22(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 2); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(a)

[^key-3f8fbbc89eec65a95a16b31c7ae77e71]: S. 264(6)(d) modified (1.4.2020) by The Release of Prisoners (Alteration of Relevant Proportion of Sentence) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/158), arts. 1, 4 (with art. 5)

[^key-3fa07181ac27cde6565d2743de8877c3]: Sch. 3 para. 4 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-401a0c66bf523497ffeb77fd8f113212]: S. 255C(4A) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 136(3), 208(1); S.I. 2022/520, reg. 5(o)

[^key-40562466bd4872e3a61b2b96e82ec319]: Words in s. 247A(8) substituted (29.6.2021) by Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(2)(v), Sch. 13 para. 9(4)(b)

[^key-40930e159423f74caa316b66183547e6]: S. 240A(3)-(3B) substituted for s. 240A(3)-(8) (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 109(3), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)

[^key-410a721bcb407dca431fa838d837de30]: Sch. 3 para. 43 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-41c762bfac7a417cdf1f7e9ac550dcbb]: Sch. 3 para. 61 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-4206d0620438177a0f8bdfc67a03b61e]: Sch. 3 para. 34 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-423e0f193738bfa2dd82c1a214bedb00]: Sch. 37 Pt. 7 in force at 14.7.2022 for specified purposes by S.I. 2022/816, regs. 1(2), 2(b)

[^key-433fe6598cbabfbd2993da30162b714d]: S. 243(2) omitted (1.12.2020) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 222(3) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-436621140a4fd76882e5fcfa6883c5d3]: S. 240A(3ZA)(3ZB) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 220(3) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2