http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/2/section/4Sentencing Act 2026enStatute Law Database2026-06-01Expert Participation2026-06-01 Part 1 4 1 In section 57(2)(d) of the Sentencing Code (purposes of sentencing: protection of the public), after “public” insert “(including victims of crime)”. 2 In section 237(1)(e) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (purposes of sentencing: protection of the public), after “public” insert “(including victims of crime)”. S. 4 in force at 22.3.2026, see s. 49(4)