# The Sentencing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026, Regulation 5: Provisions coming into force on 18th January 2027

Extent: E+W

Section 37 of the Act (number of hours of work required by unpaid work requirement) comes into force on 18th January 2027.

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