Guidance
Circular 2020/03: Sentencing Act 2020
Guidance on the creation and coming into force of the Sentencing Code.
Applies to England and Wales
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The Sentencing Act 2020 will come into force on 1 December 2020. Parts 2 to 13 of the Act make up the Sentencing Code, which brings together the legislative provisions which courts refer to when sentencing offenders.
The purpose of this circular is to provide guidance on the creation and coming into force of the Sentencing Code. The circular is for guidance only and should not be regarded as providing legal advice.
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Published 25 November 2020Last updated 30 November 2020 + show all updates
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Welsh version published.
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First published.