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Section 1: Overview

Sentencing Act 2020 · 2020 c. 17View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Introductory provisions and overview

Parts 2 to 13 of this Act together make up a code called the “Sentencing Code”.

They deal with the following matters.

  • Before sentencingPart 2 is about powers exercisable by a court before passing sentence.

  • Sentencing

  • Sentences

  • General

Part 14 of this Act contains supplementary provision.

For other provision that may be relevant in relation to sentencing, see—

Criminal Procedure Rules, and
sentencing guidelines.

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