Serious Crime Act 2015

(9) In the case of a restraint order, if the condition in section 119 which was satisfied was that an investigation was instituted— (a) the court must discharge the order if within a reasonable time proceedings for the offence are not instituted; (b) otherwise, the court must recall the order on the conclusion of the proceedings. (10) In the case of a restraint order, if the condition in section 119 which was satisfied was that an application was to be made— (a) the court must discharge the order if within a reasonable time the application is not made; (b) otherwise, the court must recall the order on the conclusion of the application.

44

In section 131 of that Act (sums received by clerk of court)—

• (a) in subsection (6), after “97(6)” insert “ or 97A(4) ”;

• (b) after that subsection insert—

(6A) If a direction was made under section 97A(2) or (4) for an amount payable under a restitution order or a victim surcharge under section 253F(2) of the Procedure Act to be paid out of sums recovered under the confiscation order, the clerk of court must next apply the sums in payment of that amount.

45

In section 153 of that Act (satisfaction of confiscation orders), in subsection (1) omit paragraph (b).

46

In section 156 of that Act (making of order), at the end of subsection (5) insert—

Paragraph (b) applies only if, or to the extent that, it would not be disproportionate to require the defendant to pay the recoverable amount.

47

In section 162 of that Act (interest on unpaid sums), in subsection (1)—

• (a) for “the amount required to be paid” substitute “ any amount required to be paid ”;

• (b) for “must pay interest on the amount” substitute “ must pay interest on that amount ”.

48

• (1) Section 181 of that Act (appeal to Court of Appeal) is amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading, after “prosecutor” insert “ etc ”.

• (3) In subsection (3), after “by virtue of section” insert “ 160A, ”.

49

In section 185 of that Act (enforcement as fines)—

• (a) in subsection (2) omit “(2),”;

• (b) in subsection (3), after “Criminal Justice” insert “ (Children) ”.

50

In section 190 of that Act (restraint orders), after subsection (7C) (inserted by section 33 above) insert—

(7D) In considering whether to make an order under subsection (7), the court must, in particular, consider whether any restriction or prohibition on the defendant's travel outside the United Kingdom ought to be imposed for the purpose mentioned in that subsection.

51

• (1) Section 191 of that Act (application, discharge and variation of restraint orders) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (4), for “(7)” substitute “ (8) ”.

• (3) For subsection (7) substitute—

(7) If the condition in section 189 which was satisfied was that an investigation was started— (a) the court must discharge the order if within a reasonable time proceedings for the offence are not started; (b) otherwise, the court must discharge the order on the conclusion of the proceedings. (8) If the condition in section 189 which was satisfied was that an application was to be made— (a) the court must discharge the order if within a reasonable time the application is not made; (b) otherwise, the court must discharge the order on the conclusion of the application.

52

In section 273 of that Act (payments in respect of rights under pension schemes), in subsection (4)(b), after “section 245E,” insert “ PPO receiver, ”.

53

In section 277 of that Act (consent orders: pensions), in subsection (7)(b), after “section 245E,” insert “ PPO receiver, ”.

54

In section 316 of that Act (Part 5: general interpretation), in subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert—

“PPO receiver” has the meaning given by section 255G(2);

.

55

In section 341 of that Act (investigations), in subsection (1) omit “or” at the end of paragraph (a).

56

In section 416 of that Act (other interpretative provisions), after subsection (3) insert—

(3A) The expressions “realisable property” and “confiscation order”— (a) in the application of this Part to England and Wales, have the same meanings as in Part 2; (b) in the application of this Part to Scotland, have the same meanings as in Part 3; (c) in the application of this Part to Northern Ireland, have the same meanings as in Part 4.

57

• (1) Section 459 of that Act (orders and regulations) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (4)(a)—

• (a) after “section” insert “ 35(2C), ”;

• (b) before “75(7) or (8)” insert “ 67(7A), ”.

• (3) In subsection (7A)—

• (a) after “section” insert “ 185(2B), ”;

• (b) before “223(7) or (8)” insert “ 215(7A), ”.

58

• (1) In Schedule 2 to that Act (lifestyle offences: England and Wales), in paragraph 8 (prostitution and child sex), sub-paragraph (2) is amended as follows.

• (2) In paragraph (b), for “child prostitution or pornography” substitute “ sexual exploitation of a child ”.

• (3) In paragraph (c), for “prostitute or a child involved in pornography” substitute “ in relation to sexual exploitation ”.

• (4) In paragraph (d), for “child prostitution or pornography” substitute “ sexual exploitation of a child ”.

59

In Schedule 10 to that Act, in paragraph 1 (disapplication of special income tax and capital gains tax rules for receivers), after paragraph (d) insert—

(da) a PPO receiver appointed under section 255G;

.

Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (c. 31)

60

In section 8 of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (extent etc), in subsection (4), after “Scotland” insert “ and sections 5B and 5C do not extend to Northern Ireland ”.

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)

61

In Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003 omit paragraph 409 (which is spent as a result of the amendment made by section 14(1)).

Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42)

62

In section 54 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (sections 51A to 53A: interpretation), for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—

(2) In sections 51A, 52, 53 and 53A “prostitute” means a person (A) who, on at least one occasion and whether or not compelled to do so, offers or provides sexual services to another person in return for payment or a promise of payment to A or a third person; and “prostitution” is to be interpreted accordingly. (3) In subsection (2) and section 53A, “payment” means any financial advantage, including the discharge of an obligation to pay or the provision of goods or services (including sexual services) gratuitously or at a discount.

63

In section 78 of that Act (meaning of “sexual”), for “except section 71” substitute “ except sections 15A and 71 ”.

64

• (1) In section 136A of that Act (meaning of specified prostitution offence etc) subsection (2) is amended as follows.

• (2) After paragraph (a) insert—

(aa) an offence under section 48 of this Act committed by causing or inciting a child to be sexually exploited within the meaning given by section 51(2)(a);

.

• (3) In paragraph (b), for “section 48 of this Act, or Article 38 of the Northern Ireland Order,” substitute “ Article 38 of the Northern Ireland Order ”.

• (4) After paragraph (b) insert—

(ba) an offence under section 49 of this Act committed by controlling the activities of a child in relation to sexual exploitation within the meaning given by section 51(2)(a);

.

• (5) In paragraph (c), for “section 49 of this Act, or Article 39 of the Northern Ireland Order,” substitute “ Article 39 of the Northern Ireland Order ”.

• (6) After paragraph (c) insert—

(ca) an offence under section 50 of this Act committed by arranging or facilitating the sexual exploitation, within the meaning given by section 51(2)(a), of a child;

.

• (7) In paragraph (d), for “section 50 of this Act, or Article 40 of the Northern Ireland Order,” substitute “ Article 40 of the Northern Ireland Order ”.

65

• (1) Subsection (3) of that section is amended as follows.

• (2) Before paragraph (a) insert—

(za) an offence under section 48 of this Act committed by causing or inciting a child to be sexually exploited within the meaning given by section 51(2)(b);

.

• (3) In paragraph (a), for “section 48 of this Act, or Article 38 of the Northern Ireland Order,” substitute “ Article 38 of the Northern Ireland Order ”.

• (4) After paragraph (a) insert—

(aa) an offence under section 49 of this Act committed by controlling the activities of a child in relation to sexual exploitation within the meaning given by section 51(2)(b);

.

• (5) In paragraph (b), for “section 49 of this Act, or Article 39 of the Northern Ireland Order,” substitute “ Article 39 of the Northern Ireland Order ”.

• (6) After paragraph (b) insert—

(ba) an offence under section 50 of this Act committed by arranging or facilitating the sexual exploitation, within the meaning given by section 51(2)(b), of a child;

.

• (7) In paragraph (c), for “section 50 of this Act, or Article 40 of the Northern Ireland Order,” substitute “ Article 40 of the Northern Ireland Order ”.

66

• (1) Schedule 3 to that Act (sexual offences for purposes of Part 2 (notification requirements etc)) is amended as follows.

• (2) After paragraph 24 insert—

(24A) An offence under section 15A of this Act (sexual communication with a child).

• (3) After paragraph 35B insert—

(35C) An offence under section 69 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (possession of paedophile manual) if the offender— (a) was 18 or over, or (b) is sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.

• (4) After paragraph 92X insert—

(92Y) An offence under section 69 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (possession of paedophile manual) if the offender— (a) was 18 or over, or (b) is sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44)

67

In Schedule 3 to the Criminal Justice Act 2003 omit paragraph 75(3) (which is spent as a result of the amendment made by section 9(1)).

68

• (1) Schedule 15 to that Act (specified offences for purposes of Chapter 5 of Part 12) is amended as follows.

• (2) After paragraph 116 insert—

(116A) An offence under section 15A of that Act (sexual communication with a child).

• (3) In paragraph 136, for “child prostitution or pornography” substitute “ sexual exploitation of a child ”.

• (4) In paragraph 137, for “prostitute or a child involved in pornography” substitute “ in relation to sexual exploitation ”.

• (5) In paragraph 138, for “child prostitution or pornography” substitute “ sexual exploitation of a child ”.

69

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70

• (1) Schedule 34A to that Act (child sex offences for purposes of section 327A) is amended as follows.

• (2) In paragraph 7(b), for “15” substitute “ 15A ”.

• (3) In paragraph 7(e), for “abuse of children through prostitution and pornography” substitute “ sexual exploitation of children ”.

• (4) After paragraph 13A insert—

(13B) An offence under section 69 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (possession of paedophile manual).

Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15)

71

In the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 omit sections 79 to 81 (financial reporting orders).

72

In section 175 of that Act (penalties for offences: transitional modification for England and Wales), in the table in subsection (3) omit the entry for section 79(10)(a)(i).

73

• (1) Section 179 of that Act (extent etc) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (3)(b), for “79” substitute “ 82. ”

• (3) In subsection (4)(a) omit “77 and”.

• (4) In subsection (5)(b), for “79” substitute “ 82 ”.

• (5) In subsection (6) omit paragraph (b).

Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11)

74

In section 17 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (commission of offences abroad), in subsection (2)(a)—

• (a) omit “or 6”;

• (b) omit “, instruction or training”.

Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52)

75

In Schedule 2 to the Armed Forces Act 2006 (which lists serious offences the possible commission of which, if suspected, must be referred to a service police force), in paragraph 12—

• (a) after paragraph (ak) insert—

(aka) an offence under section 3ZA of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (unauthorised acts causing, or creating risk of, serious damage);

;

• (b) at the end insert—

(ax) an offence under section 69 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (possession of paedophile manual).

Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27)

76

In section 9 of the Serious Crime Act 2007 (right of third parties to make representations), in subsection (4), for “or 21” substitute “ , 21 or 22E ”.

77

In section 16 of that Act (duration of orders), at the end insert—

(7) Subsections (2) and (4)(b) have effect subject to section 22E.

78

• (1) Section 19 of that Act (orders by Crown Court on conviction) is amended as follows.

• (2) After subsection (2) insert—

(2A) A court that makes an order by virtue of subsection (2) in the case of a person who is already the subject of a serious crime prevention order in England and Wales must discharge the existing order.

• (3) After subsection (4) insert—

(4A) A court that makes an order by virtue of subsection (4) in the case of a person who is already the subject of a serious crime prevention order in Northern Ireland must discharge the existing order.

79

In section 21 of that Act (powers of Crown Court to vary orders on breach), in the heading, after “vary” insert “ or replace ”.

80

In section 36 of that Act (proceedings in the Crown Court), in subsection (1), for “or 21” substitute “ , 21 or 22E ”.

81

• (1) Schedule 1 to that Act (serious offences) is amended as follows.

• (2) In Part 1 (serious offences in England and Wales), in paragraph 4 (prostitution and child sex), in sub-paragraph (2)—

• (a) in paragraph (b), for “child prostitution or pornography” substitute “ sexual exploitation of a child ”;

• (b) in paragraph (c), for “prostitute or a child involved in pornography” substitute “ in relation to sexual exploitation ”;

• (c) in paragraph (d), for “child prostitution or pornography” substitute “ sexual exploitation of a child ”.

• (3) In that Part, after paragraph 13 insert—

(13A) An offence under section 45 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (participating in activities of organised crime group).

• (4) In Part 2 (serious offences in Northern Ireland), for the heading before paragraph 19 substitute— “ Firearms offences ”.

82

In Part 2 of Schedule 3 to that Act (offences under particular enactments: England and Wales), after paragraph 38 insert—

(38A) An offence under section 45 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (participating in activities of organised crime group).

Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26)

83

In the Policing and Crime Act 2009, in the heading of Part 4, after “violence” insert “ and drug-dealing activity ”.

84

In section 35 (contents of injunctions), in subsection (2)(e), after “violence” insert “ or drug-dealing activity ”.

85

In section 49 (interpretation), at the appropriate place in subsection (1) insert—

“drug-dealing activity” has the meaning given by section 34(7);

.

Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17)

86

In the Crime and Security Act 2010 omit section 34 (which is spent as a result of the amendment made by section 51 above).

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10)

87

• (1) Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (civil legal services) is amended as follows.

• (2) After paragraph 15 insert—

(15A) (1) Civil legal services provided in relation to female genital mutilation protection orders under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. (2) Sub-paragraph (1) is subject to the exclusions in Parts 2 and 3 of this Schedule.

• (3) In the heading before paragraph 38, after “violence” insert “ and drug-dealing activity ”.

• (4) In sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph, after “violence” insert “ and drug-dealing activity ”.

88

• (1) Part 3 of that Schedule (advocacy: exclusion and exceptions) is amended as follows.

• (2) In paragraph 6—

• (a) omit “and” at the end of paragraph (c);

• (b) at the end insert

, and (e) proceedings for the variation or discharge of an order under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003.

• (3) In paragraph 8—

• (a) omit “and” at the end of paragraph (c);

• (b) at the end insert

, and (e) proceedings for the variation or discharge of an order under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003.

Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 (c. 3)

89

In the Schedule to the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 (consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 14 and 22 (which are spent as a result of the amendments made by section 6 and paragraph 33 above).

Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12)

90

In section 116 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (information about guests at hotels believed to be used for child sexual exploitation), in subsection (8)(a), for “prostitution and pornography” substitute “ sexual exploitation ”.

Determination of extent of defendant's interest in property

Appeals

Orders for securing compliance with confiscation order

Absconding defendants

Default sentences

Conditions for exercise of restraint order powers

Continuation of restraint order after quashed conviction

Seized money etc

Restitution order and victim surcharge

Orders for securing compliance with confiscation order

Accused persons unlawfully at large

Enforcement of confiscation orders

Conditions for exercise of restraint order powers

Continuation of restraint order after conviction quashed or verdict set aside

Prohibitory property orders: PPO receivers

Appeals

Absconding defendants

Default sentences

Conditions for exercise of restraint order powers

Continuation of restraint order after quashed conviction

Seized money etc

Exemption from civil liability for money-laundering disclosures

External orders and investigations: meaning of “obtaining property”

Unauthorised acts causing, or creating risk of, serious damage

Obtaining articles for purposes relating to computer misuse

Territorial scope of computer misuse offence

Savings

Offence of participating in activities of organised crime group

Extension of order where person charged

Applications for search and seizure warrants

Child cruelty offence

Sexual communication with a child

Possession of paedophile manual

Throwing articles into prisons

Duty to notify police of female genital mutilation

Commencement

Approval of draft decisions under Article 352 of TFEU relating to serious crime

Extent

Persons who may execute warrant

Warrant to be executed within 3 months

All-premises warrants

Search of premises more than once

Time of search

Evidence of authority etc

Extent of search

Inspection of substances

Securing premises after entry

Endorsement of warrant

Return and retention of warrant

Interpretation etc

Interpretation of this Schedule

Domestic service providers: extension of liability

Non-UK service providers: restriction on institution of proceedings

Exception for mere conduits

Exception for caching

Exception for hosting

Visiting Forces Act 1952 (c. 67)

Street Offences Act 1959 (c. 57)

Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (c. 19)

Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980 (c. 47)

Senior Courts Act 1981 (c. 54)

Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c. 27)

Computer Misuse Act 1990 (c. 18)

Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46)

Family Law Act 1996 (c. 27)

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23)

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29)

Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (c. 31)

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)

Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42)

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44)

Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15)

Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11)

Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52)

Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27)

Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26)

Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17)

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10)

Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 (c. 3)

Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12)

Editorial notes

[^c2249716]: S. 85 partly in force at Royal Assent; s. 85(1) in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent; s. 85(2)-(7) wholly in force at Royal Assent, see s. 88(1)(2)(c)(3)(b)(5)(b)

[^key-01c884fb368e6a4d879f2f51b6353f76]: Sch. 4 para. 20 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-01fd33901204e07f8dadf1cac956a7c2]: S. 5 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(b)

[^key-05a7b96a415ebb7afd808ee09613a72a]: Sch. 4 para. 25 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-07866df618a46237492cd1784a5a7b37]: S. 19 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-08dbd7094cff307ba7f026fa453f4260]: Sch. 1 para. 31 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-097fc7d904a6def103884269b047ebb6]: Sch. 4 para. 27 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-098e05135740dd4d49c94179a78860c7]: Sch. 4 para. 88 in force at 17.7.2015 by S.I. 2015/1428, art. 2(c)(v)

[^key-09f756f36d3c4c2301ab47dff5a5ebc1]: Sch. 4 para. 47 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(2)(b)

[^key-0b093a73ca713868627ea471f6bc04d8]: Sch. 4 para. 40 in force at 10.2.2021 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2020/407, reg. 2(1)(c)

[^key-0ec03f013e51488ad3c68cbdcba74053]: Sch. 1 para. 20 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-0f75bd51430bbfb3c030efa1a5625b78]: Sch. 4 para. 85 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(ix)

[^key-101b85610c944fdb640a1afe1182cb74]: Sch. 4 para. 51 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(2)(b)

[^key-10f891d6bb1d8ee295328fd493dc35d9]: S. 3 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(a)

[^key-1166b3a6cd1b92c30b50df7f88bf8e14]: Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(ii)

[^key-13ed53af3ac8a91b2404ff23ac3fad08]: Sch. 1 para. 17 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f) (with art. 5)

[^key-1423700bc2fad03dbb5940642b1e5110]: Sch. 4 para. 29 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-15f2a131a2393342d7d3b3131c3acb0e]: S. 88(5)(c) repealed (4.7.2018) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 9 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2018/808, reg. 3(i)

[^key-1896c2ef280999e63a5ebd62409fcdb0]: Sch. 1 para. 28 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-18d172b11dc3cbfea9a54f9ed02ead8e]: S. 50(1)(a)(c)(2) in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(i)

[^key-18dafdf6f5f1610d08d8686a30a2aaa9]: S. 39 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(l)

[^key-19da8ddc54b7999232d9182c4f2ae738]: S. 84 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(n)

[^key-1bb44503053f747a37a82aa8c2c9966d]: Sch. 4 para. 24 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-1c182966a109deda9c002a08eb2f3e04]: Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(p)

[^key-1c33690b70fc1e0aab268a07f1d28a20]: Sch. 4 para. 14 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(g)

[^key-1c673207d236b4ee6c25976f246be31f]: Sch. 4 para. 86 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(ix)

[^key-1fc9cfd33a425d17add07c8b29a73a1f]: Sch. 1 para. 30 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-20bb5832f18017ac77ea61d09529f46c]: Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-23c125d91988f48c709ad90faa2142d6]: Sch. 3 para. 1(7) omitted (29.7.2021) by virtue of The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 9(a)(ii)

[^key-24c39c82df8febf015474e668e0f1abb]: Sch. 4 para. 48 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(2)(b)

[^key-24ff3c541bbe1647bbb57e7f877dacd0]: Sch. 4 para. 63 in force at 3.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/511, reg. 2(b)(i)

[^key-284ca553efddd21da51d4d51dd528dc7]: Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(q)

[^key-2a22e146d225c63a18f7726a0a5ff964]: Sch. 4 para. 75 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(xiv)

[^key-2a61e43ce3c28e6c84e4be11eb407b42]: Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(iii)

[^key-2a7929b647349e929ab034363229b2fc]: Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(p)

[^key-2b8a25ff35edf32fe2197f66c21b01e4]: Words in s. 69(3)(a) 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-2b9259f5e1da8c3fb1d577db7b674d65]: S. 64 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(j)

[^key-2bb54b4cac6a464f40dd2ab5a8ee1ac3]: S. 85(1) in force at 1.3.2016 for specified purposes by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-2c33cf52f5ca39d4fc3c72cd15af11e9]: Sch. 1 para. 19 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-2d91291133f40317a2d273b99a025097]: Sch. 4 para. 21 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-2d98e4b98773d2f4348f013e8d6fdb3a]: Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(i)

[^key-2f17646e6d388c428bcf842b6bf4b9d4]: S. 82 repealed (4.7.2018) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 9 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2018/808, reg. 3(i)

[^key-2f9c408df1b136df34331122db425e12]: Sch. 4 para. 17 in force at 17.7.2015 by S.I. 2015/1428, art. 2(c)(iii)

[^key-3216ee9dce28de3870edc94f2d89f58d]: S. 38(3) in force at 1.3.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(h)

[^key-327c046e3ae30edd242a9457c84bd1b9]: Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(p)

[^key-32dab5dbe2ee1f8884e73d66b305980c]: Sch. 4 para. 72 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(xii)

[^key-32fb5e832a011ea61bd9741fb2e79a1b]: Sch. 4 para. 68(1)(3)-(5) in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(ix)

[^key-3390e6235c82bda88d170c61d95d0ce1]: S. 15 in force at 25.11.2019 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2019/281, reg. 2

[^key-33ca063f30d5bb641f67e1f839f942e9]: S. 38(1)(2) in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(c)

[^key-340b1a6443f1452b364eeb2dbaffd035]: Word in s. 69(8) omitted (E.W.) (17.3.2016) by virtue of The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/244), regs. 1(1), 24(a)

[^key-3481d0703daa863921f6a86ae2c38d9c]: Sch. 4 para. 76 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(xv)

[^key-35b084feab7cd1fcff0eb267550d1656]: S. 4 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(a)

[^key-36387c021b2afcb378c7fc4e768b4836]: Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(p)

[^key-36dcaad3f77d3161ce6bd745df5441df]: Sch. 4 para. 15 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(g)

[^key-3735af24d46bde8e749a38a845dc641d]: S. 18 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(c)

[^key-3777970c84338875057a5f7316460663]: S. 35 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(i)

[^key-37a3a251982f7a05fefa679d4530f38b]: Sch. 4 para. 61 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(vii)

[^key-38c23c68c8799c2688c09d345c999ec3]: S. 76A inserted (29.6.2021) by Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17), s. 90(2), Sch. 3 para. 3

[^key-3bd02b41113258c267f5bd44554140f0]: S. 16 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(a)

[^key-3dd3386dd3696e60c366e319d8715369]: S. 85(1) in force at 1.3.2016 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(i)

[^key-3e95ff018fadcd3c027e9646b7160512]: S. 9 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(f)

[^key-3ecaeaa90bd39d9e2e3ba6440bed9c36]: S. 25 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(a)

[^key-3efa3843f2d858bc35bf31285bbb2590]: S. 52 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(j)

[^key-4081dc5b6871a161584110d2f48213e4]: Sch. 1 para. 24 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-4107886b10041f4d703b2c3234c06c4a]: Sch. 4 para. 10 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(iii)

[^key-419d04f1bf09f425636d147a9feef283]: Sch. 4 para. 30 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-41d4bf5d4a8b14c4c0858322237102c5]: Sch. 4 para. 32 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-41f545149042c9ab2e96499c51b7c2cc]: S. 28 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(b)

[^key-42110780e099137aefc4f3c742c658a7]: Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(q)

[^key-4487a5b9345764ffcd9324992f0203f4]: Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(p)

[^key-44968e5015fcc32e66027c22a5304bdc]: S. 85(1) in force at 17.7.2015 for specified purposes by S.I. 2015/1428, art. 2(b)

[^key-48eaaf069bc7df21c20ddd8b06c14129]: Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-4a8fb2c51b81237b534bff77e4b9b1cc]: Sch. 4 para. 66(2) in force at 3.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/511, reg. 2(b)(ii)

[^key-4ccb22a443cab0165ad2ed75e0d59df2]: Sch. 4 para. 78 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(xv)

[^key-4ce00ba74624c03d26b40ac3a0aa7aee]: Sch. 4 para. 41 in force at 25.11.2019 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2019/281, reg. 2

[^key-4d0aeaf409bd666f5ccb508cbb984e51]: Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-4e54260180093ec9b1098306f600f1cd]: Sch. 4 para. 65 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(vii)

[^key-5154052010cfac0b635e4fd65bae514c]: Sch. 4 para. 31 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-52e4b528e58dba4d7242841411fc80ae]: Sch. 4 para. 22 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-5493bd68b969ba864f3a3e4c34a37649]: S. 65 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(j)

[^key-54a45d465a9d75ad6c7f435f27838465]: Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(q)

[^key-556e73df4112c84197bf83eefdeed20d]: Sch. 4 para. 37 in force at 25.11.2019 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2019/281, reg. 2

[^key-55d7d46693da49911a96739f9bf75f43]: S. 1 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(a)

[^key-56bf642c010f7e9f9437472fe50fc438]: Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-59631e270f138dd772d6ea6740791c39]: S. 77 in force at 29.12.2015 by S.I. 2015/1976, reg. 2(b)

[^key-5a6e6f161d4025da9c9439230965061b]: Sch. 4 para. 57 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(v)

[^key-5b4b1e5d8a170c04a246af506ed05aa1]: S. 46 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(d)

[^key-5c43af200597f948892f261ca6998f4c]: Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(p)

[^key-5d832e9ce36bb9dfa75d5b9d97c808d3]: S. 80A inserted (27.6.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 107, 118(2)

[^key-5da70d1efd4de7ee41e257f12409ebab]: S. 29 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(c)

[^key-5e53edbe767afd66b7069ee40a21a773]: Sch. 1 para. 25 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-5e7a692ccd6e9983006aa01d039f8dc1]: S. 26 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(a)

[^key-5e7ae762399c946c0c5b35e686fb7aea]: Sch. 4 para. 87(1)(3)(4) in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(x)

[^key-5e80cd280a83c073e93a851b8744ad47]: S. 53 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(j)

[^key-5f8116feae5f8ade79eb395bb1d9fc53]: Sch. 3 para. 1(6) omitted (29.7.2021) by virtue of The Criminal Justice (Electronic Commerce) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/835), regs. 1, 9(a)(i)

[^key-613758d92e7fb4b8b3685b1fce1c4448]: Sch. 4 para. 60 in force at 31.10.2015 by S.I. 2015/1809, reg. 2(d)

[^key-61bb2227f7476a94e88dd99d631173c5]: Sch. 4 para. 90 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(xviii)

[^key-6223a76339f1bea7e838df883544c977]: Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 17.7.2015 by S.I. 2015/1428, art. 2(c)(i)

[^key-634e9c859d93ed69580d5a158af8f517]: Sch. 4 para. 38 in force at 25.11.2019 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2019/281, reg. 2

[^key-63fb26b494ca4377f587627f22b56e6a]: Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-64abedadb1ede752379ef3be3007351d]: S. 33 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(g)

[^key-64be45d32afff53761479153ec3b3abb]: Sch. 4 para. 70(1)(3)(4) in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(xi)

[^key-6aa496ef521c07fc4eb10e7abc1f2683]: Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(p)

[^key-6d5b376fc7f9e552837c65bd7410eb7b]: Sch. 4 para. 44 in force at 10.2.2021 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2020/407, reg. 2(1)(c)

[^key-6f8a986e6b8f9ca87c07d513f9b4769e]: Sch. 4 para. 7 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(iii)

[^key-6fc0e576b0ea20e9552cd24164b3f323]: Sch. 1 para. 21 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-70332d407d089e1c5112846936457b07]: S. 85(1) in force at 31.10.2015 for specified purposes by S.I. 2015/1809, reg. 2(c)

[^key-713e39ec125581f1c6b094d4f553906a]: S. 36 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(j)

[^key-719d09216cebd65d27bb1cf4e0d326c3]: S. 20 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(e)

[^key-7263216d7c5daabf6f92d1edfe5f76e5]: Sch. 4 para. 82 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(xvii)

[^key-7268cae9144750755f55fdf3abcf0d99]: S. 12 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(i)

[^key-7457a7f2d46f4f03ef3a8fb305d72ab4]: Sch. 4 para. 49 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(2)(b)

[^key-74b285e442f2af04d401637618decb40]: Sch. 4 para. 44 in force at 25.11.2019 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2019/281, reg. 2

[^key-754976641a7ff550d9e8c214fbf5a487]: Sch. 4 para. 46 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(2)(b)

[^key-76d0d8727a93b45a44bd3065ac8e01de]: Sch. 1 para. 18 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-76d526708c8ef7aa1f78541856d40b1b]: S. 6 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(c)

[^key-774fff59e0b9714ad0e774c0215ce7b7]: Words in s. 75A(5)(a)(i) 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-78980f34f6ebb533bed2ec560e921468]: Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-78a6caef97719048c6d4ab88d7e18d5a]: S. 14 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(j)

[^key-7963a3d5521eafa788b696cc5a080cf8]: S. 55 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(j)

[^key-7a6fe12b5682b5f1322f566651ddb7fa]: Sch. 4 para. 50 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(2)(b)

[^key-7ce132ba6d19c4ea149431613cb5c284]: Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-7d88f46a8f3ce1a762f5e6aef4166c71]: S. 40 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(m)

[^key-7e04182b81b317cdc56df817a89cf223]: Sch. 4 para. 66(1)(3) in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(viii)

[^key-7f0a3c34f497e8976fb6e4f1f53588d2]: S. 85(1) in force at 1.6.2015 for specified purposes by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(p)

[^key-7f6e7b9517238b39e4e3f341119c3527]: S. 86(12) repealed (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-8210c3e2ba846f3cd9b76caae4409eef]: Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-839ec3d3586b39fb7ea2f2cb85d96a76]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 11(2)(c) repealed (N.I) (31.10.2016) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 1 para. 144, Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.R. 2016/387, art. 2(k)(m) (with art. 3)

[^key-8471a8cf02310e5e7751f32befda01f2]: S. 76 in force at 29.12.2015 by S.I. 2015/1976, reg. 2(a)

[^key-84802f638aacadf3163bf6333e1ea64d]: Sch. 4 para. 37 in force at 10.2.2021 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2020/407, reg. 2(1)(c)

[^key-855f8cbffe6b3a00d87065c9eadcf3bd]: Sch. 4 para. 28 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-88dd492d993d6c60596018a0721b2cf8]: S. 44 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(d)

[^key-88ea475dd892ed122a3bbd8b41c2a24a]: S. 68 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(l)

[^key-8a32e38cf7ead777f3c8234f4b10b00f]: Sch. 4 para. 73(2)-(4) in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(g)

[^key-8c42fc40cb96b064ded84a689ff8becf]: Sch. 4 para. 38 in force at 10.2.2021 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2020/407, reg. 2(1)(c)

[^key-8d5780ee431005a0ea4bf741f964b5cd]: Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-8da600e0a66f4df68b74e1018d74c5b2]: S. 83 repealed (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-8de56c6f5da3ab276015552b2461201d]: Sch. 4 para. 34 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-8e3612642002888d5fcc15df99def4b3]: S. 47 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(f)

[^key-8e5233aea79622bb8aa54ebe80ad1942]: S. 45 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(e)

[^key-8ed752206fe0a614e877a062572b2811]: Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f)

[^key-8f883ea111afabe2fecf9cdd0cdecbe1]: Sch. 4 para. 89 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(xi)

[^key-8fbdfd27690c56d79f87f23037fd1433]: Sch. 4 para. 62 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(vi)

[^key-9370117e47a15ea9dc5348dc3bc6df95]: S. 66 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(k)

[^key-9459400c1704c769cdac173b26e1811a]: Sch. 4 para. 19 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

[^key-95fd17015d4d08c57798bb4973919112]: S. 85(1) in force at 1.6.2015 for specified purposes by S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(k)

[^key-963af45f62dd30403cb823e9c1703a86]: Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(p)

[^key-96ab4d3bfa0899dd79c6a7a5ee4538c6]: Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(f) (with art. 4)

[^key-9907c14d29cf11f169b87c51671e2f94]: S. 37 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(k)

[^key-9a7fa38fa5af92881956411bdb4d7518]: Sch. 4 para. 18 repealed (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-9b620de1b52e6c5685c7f76993fad0cd]: S. 60 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(j)

[^key-9dc1b04633532a1c13ab0c220cc55582]: Word in s. 69(8) inserted (E.W.) (17.3.2016) by The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/244), regs. 1(1), 24(b)

[^key-9e6f72c036311193fe9c6af9be468ff1]: Sch. 4 para. 53 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iv)

[^key-9eea0f2508052b55edde581014fedd33]: S. 22 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(g)

[^key-9fbf1f9885669eecb265cc936f65b6d7]: Sch. 4 para. 81 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(xvi)

[^key-a0a8ab8e337a5d90494a391b28854513]: Sch. 4 para. 55 in force at 1.3.2016 by S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(g)

[^key-a1d0d4e4d84bff3413bbbc5802bf57c9]: Sch. 4 para. 69 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-a50a1114d09b906db72faa0bcc792bbd]: S. 74 in force at 31.10.2015 by S.I. 2015/1809, reg. 2(a)

[^key-a82f90160f155de41df4f8d471d1f151]: Sch. 4 para. 36 in force at 25.11.2019 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2019/281, reg. 2

[^key-a86717825e4ee352acfaf0eae1590772]: Ss. 75A, 75B and cross-heading inserted (E.W.) (7.6.2022) by Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17), ss. 70(1), 90(6); S.I. 2022/553, regs. 1(2), 3(a)

[^key-a894e4e4aa1203346640331949a36191]: S. 51 in force at 1.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(n)