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(1)This section contains transitional modifications in respect of penalties for certain offences committed in England and Wales.
(2)In relation to an offence committed before [F12 May 2022], the references in [F2section 21(2)(b)] of this Act to periods of imprisonment of 12 months are to be read as references to periods of imprisonment of 6 months.
F3(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 78(2) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1
F2Words in s. 78(2) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 289 (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)
F3S. 78(3) repealed (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)
Commencement Information
I1S. 78 in force at 1.2.2007 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2007/204, art. 3(c)
I2S. 78 in force at 2.4.2007 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2007/204, art. 2(c)
I3S. 78 in force at 22.4.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1147, art. 3(b)
I4S. 78 in force at 22.4.2008 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2008/1147, art. 3(c)
I5S. 78 in force at 13.12.2008 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2008/3171, art. 2(b)