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# The Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

## Title and introductory text {#prelims}

2026 No. 948 (C. 77)
CRIMINAL LAW
The Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Made
1st September 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 49 (1) and (2) of the Sentencing Act 2026.

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

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
(2) Any amendment made by these Regulations has the same extent as the provision amended.

## 2 Amendment of the Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026 {#regulation-2}

(1) The Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026 are amended as follows.
(2) In the heading and in the text of regulation 3, for “2nd September” substitute “1st October”.