SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Minimum sentence for repeat offences involving offensive weapons etc: consequential provision

15Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44)

1

Section 153 (length of discretionary custodial sentences: general provision) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (2), for the words from “section 1A(5)” to “this Act” substitute “the provisions listed in subsection (3)”.

3

After that subsection insert—

3

The provisions referred to in subsection (2) are—

a

sections 1(2B) and 1A(5) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953;

b

section 51A(2) of the Firearms Act 1968;

c

sections 139(6B), 139A(5B) and 139AA(7) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988;

d

sections 110(2) and 111(2) of the Sentencing Act;

e

sections 226A(4) and 226B(2) of this Act;

f

section 29(4) or (6) of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006.