The Sentencing Act 2026
The Sentencing Act 2026, which received royal assent on 22 January 2026, marks one of the most consequential shifts in sentencing and bail law for a generation.
For defendants in financial crime and serious crime proceedings — and for those advising them — the changes open significant new strategic territory that demands immediate attention.
Narita Bahra KC and Alexander Barbour have produced an in-depth review of the changes to the act.
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