The Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

• Citation: S.I. 2026/217
• Sections: 3

Section 1 Citation, extent and interpretation

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026.

(2) These Regulations extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

(3) In these Regulations, “ the 2026 Act ” means the Sentencing Act 2026.

Section 2 Provision coming into force on 22nd March 2026

Section 45 of the 2026 Act (deportation of foreign criminals) comes into force on 22nd March 2026.

Section 3 Transitional provision

The amendments made by section 45 of the 2026 Act do not apply in relation to periods of imprisonment imposed for offences for which the person was convicted before 22nd March 2026.