(1)In relation to an offence under section 19 committed before [F12 May 2022] the reference in section 19(4)(b) to 12 months shall have effect as if it were a reference to six months.
(2)In relation to an offence under section 21 committed before [F22 May 2022], the reference in section 21(6)(b) to 12 months shall have effect as if it were a reference to six months.
(3)In relation to an offence under section 29 committed before [F32 May 2022] the reference in section 29(6)(b) to 12 months shall have effect as if it were a reference to six months.
(4)In relation to an offence under section 30 committed before the commencement of section 281(4) and (5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (51 week maximum term of sentences) the reference in section 30(2)(a) to 51 weeks shall have effect as if it were a reference to six months.
(5)In relation to an offence under section 31 committed before the commencement of section 281(4) and (5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (51 week maximum term of sentences) the reference in section 31(2)(a) to 51 weeks shall have effect as if it were a reference to one month.
(6)In relation to an offence under section 32 committed before the commencement of section 281(4) and (5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (51 week maximum term of sentences) the reference in section 32(2)(a) to 51 weeks shall have effect as if it were a reference to six months.
(7)In relation to an offence under section 40 committed before [F42 May 2022] the reference in section 40(7)(b) to 12 months shall have effect as if it were a reference to six months.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 55(1) 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. 55(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
F3Words in s. 55(3) 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
F4Words in s. 55(7) 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
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 55(1) applied by 1995 c. 32, s. 12B(2) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 40(7) of the amending Act) by London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 (c. 12), s. 40(2), Sch. 3 para. 14 (with s. 40(5)); S.I. 2007/1064, art. 2(c))
Commencement Information
I1S. 55 in force at 7.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(1)