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

## Title and introductory text {#prelims}

2026 No. 217 (C. 18)
IMMIGRATION
The Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
Made
4th March 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 49(1) and (5) of the Sentencing Act 2026.

## 1 Citation, extent and interpretation {#regulation-1}

(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.

## 2 Provision coming into force on 22nd March 2026 {#regulation-2}

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

## 3 Transitional provision {#regulation-3}

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.