# The Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026, Regulation 4: Provisions coming into force on 5th October 2026

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The following provisions of the Act come into force on 5th October 2026—
(a) section 6(1) (finding of domestic abuse);
(b) section 6(2) (finding of domestic abuse in the service justice system).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/772/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sentencing-act-2026-commencement-no-5-regulations-2026/regulation-4
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