SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 23Powers to amend the Sentencing Code

PART 8Custodial sentences

Determining minimum term of mandatory life sentence

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1

The Lord Chancellor may by regulations amend Schedule 21.

2

Before making regulations under sub-paragraph (1), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Sentencing Council for England and Wales.

3

Regulations under this paragraph may not have effect in relation to any offence committed before the regulations come into force.

4

Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.