Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 23 E+W+N.I. Powers to amend the Sentencing Code

PART 8 E+W Custodial sentences

Determining minimum term of mandatory life sentence E+W

19 (1) The Lord Chancellor may by regulations amend Schedule 21. E+W

(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.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 23 para. 19 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2