# Sentencing Act 2026, Section 4: Purposes of sentencing

Extent: E+W

(1) In section 57(2)(d) of the Sentencing Code (purposes of sentencing: protection of the public), after “public” insert “(including victims of crime)”.
(2) In section 237(1)(e) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (purposes of sentencing: protection of the public), after “public” insert “(including victims of crime)”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/2/section/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sentencing-act-2026/section-4
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