Explanatory note

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20) (“the 2026 Act”). These are the third commencement regulations made under the 2026 Act.

Regulation 2 brings into force provisions on 21st September 2026 including provisions related to child criminal exploitation prevention orders for limited purposes related to making rules of court, and barred and advisory lists.

Regulation 3 brings into force a range of provisions on 29th September 2026 including provisions related to certain sexual offences and extradition. Regulation 6 makes saving provisions in relation to the coming into force of amendments made by section 246 of the 2026 Act to sections 20 and 85 of the Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41).

Regulation 4 brings into force a range of provisions on 26th October 2026 related to anti-social behaviour.

Regulation 5 brings into force a range of provisions on 29th October 2026 related to SIM farms and offences for possession and supply of specified articles.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this statutory instrument as impact assessments were produced in relation to the 2026 Act. Copies can be obtained from the Home Office at 2 Marsham Street, London SW1 4DF, or from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-impact-assessments.