Section 18 — Rehabilitation periods: England and Wales
Extent: E+W
This version in force from 2022-05-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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In section 5 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (rehabilitation periods for particular sentences), in the Table in subsection (2)(b), after the fifth entry insert— A severe reprimand or reprimand under the Armed Forces Act 2006 The end of the period of 12 months beginning with the date of the conviction in respect of which the sentence is imposed The end of the period of 6 months beginning with the date of the conviction in respect of which the sentence is imposed .