Paragraph 13A F1
United Kingdom
The Lord Chancellor may by regulations amend Chapter 2 of Part 9 and Chapter 5 of Part 10 (including Schedule 9) so as to—
add a relevant requirement;
make provision about a relevant requirement added pursuant to paragraph (a);
alter provision about a relevant requirement that applies for the time being.
In sub-paragraph (1) “relevant requirement” means a requirement that may be imposed by a relevant order.
Regulations under this paragraph may make such other provision as the Lord Chancellor considers necessary or expedient in consequence of, or in connection with, the provision made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1).
The provision that may be made by virtue of this sub-paragraph includes, in particular, provision amending or repealing any provision of an Act (whenever passed) including any provision of the Sentencing Code.
Regulations under this paragraph may not have effect in relation to any offence committed before the day on which the regulations come into force.
Regulations under this paragraph may confer a function (including the exercise of a discretion) on a person or description of person.
Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Sch. 23 para. 13A and cross-heading inserted (U.K.) (22.1.2026 for enabling the exercise of power to make regulations, 1.10.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Sentencing Act 2026 (c. 2), ss. 18(5), 49(3)(c); S.I. 2026/772, reg. 3(h) (as amended by S.I. 2026/948, reg. 2)