[F12(1)This paragraph makes transitional modifications of the table as it applies to England and Wales.E+W+S
(2)In relation to an offence committed before [F22 May 2022], a reference to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [F312 months] [F3the general limit in a magistrates’ court] is to be read as a reference to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.
(3)In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 281(5) of that Act (alteration of penalties for summary offences), a reference to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3A inserted (16.1.2009) by Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 (c. 20), ss. 1(2), 3(2), Sch. 1 (with s. 3(3))
F2Words in Sch. 3A para. 2(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 Sch. 3A para. 2(2) substituted (E.W.) (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1