The Sentencing Act 2020 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Summary
The Sentencing Act 2020 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”) came into force on 28 October 2024. The Regulations amend the Sentencing Act 2020 (the “Act”) to increase the maximum sentence that can be imposed by a magistrates’ court for certain offences.
Key Changes
The key changes introduced by the Regulations are as follows:
Offence | Old maximum sentence | New maximum sentence