92 [F1(1)] In section 315 (minimum sentence for repeat offence involving weapon), in subsection (4)—E+W
(a)in paragraph (b) omit “or another member State”;
(b)at the end of paragraph (c) insert “ or ”;
(c)omit paragraph (e) (and the word “or” immediately before it).
[F2(2)After subsection (4) insert—
“(4A)If the proceedings for the index offence were instituted before IP completion day (see section 397(5)), for the purposes of this section “relevant conviction” also includes—
(a)a conviction in a member State of a civilian offence which would have constituted a relevant offence if committed in England and Wales at the time of the conviction (whenever the offence was in fact committed), and
(b)a conviction of a member State service offence which would have constituted a relevant offence if committed in England and Wales at the time of conviction (whenever the offence was in fact committed).”.]
Textual Amendments
F1 Sch. 22 para. 92 renumbered as Sch. 2 para. 92(1) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1520), regs. 1(1), 5(10)(a)
F2Sch. 22 para. 92(2) inserted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1520), regs. 1(1), 5(10)(b)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 22 para. 92 in force at 31.12.2020, see s. 417(9)