Victims and Courts Act 2026

Victims and Courts Act 2026[a]
Act of Parliament
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long titleAn Act to make provision about the experience of victims within the criminal justice system; about the functions of the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses; and about procedure and the administration of criminal justice.
Citation2026 c. 19
Territorial extent 
[b]
Dates
Royal assent29 April 2026
Commencement
  • 29 April 2026 (sections 16–19)
  • 29 June 2026 (sections 11–15)
  • 13 August 2026 (in part)[c]
  • rest of act not yet in force
[d]
Other legislation
Amends
Status: Current legislation
Text of statute as originally enacted
Revised text of statute as amended
Text of the Victims and Courts Act 2026 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

The Victims and Courts Act 2026 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ Section 19.
  2. ↑ Section 17.
  3. ↑ The Victims and Courts Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/918).
  4. ↑ Section 18.

References

  1. ↑ "Victims come first in new justice law". GOV.UK. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
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